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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.58, 1,256.28 and 596.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.58, 1,256.28 and 596.03 is: 822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.58 : 1,256.28 = 596.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.58/1,256.28 = 596.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.58x = 1,256.28 × 596.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.58x = 748,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,783.71/910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.31

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