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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.58, 1,256.22 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.58, 1,256.22 and 595.92 is: 822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.58 : 1,256.22 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.58/1,256.22 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.58x = 1,256.22 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.58x = 748,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,606.62/910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.12

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