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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.68, 1,256.76 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.68, 1,256.76 and 496.68 is: 685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.68 : 1,256.76 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.68/1,256.76 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.68x = 1,256.76 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.68x = 624,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,207.56/910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.43

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