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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.72, 1,257.38 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.72, 1,257.38 and 575.12 is: 794.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.72 : 1,257.38 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.72/1,257.38 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.72x = 1,257.38 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.72x = 723,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,144.39/910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.04

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