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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.66, 1,256.85 and 556.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.66, 1,256.85 and 556.79 is: 768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.66 : 1,256.85 = 556.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.66/1,256.85 = 556.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.66x = 1,256.85 × 556.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.66x = 699,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,801.51/910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.46

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