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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.72, 1,258.55 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.72, 1,258.55 and 689.28 is: 952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.72 : 1,258.55 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.72/1,258.55 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.72x = 1,258.55 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.72x = 867,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,493.34/910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.54

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