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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.73, 1,256.59 and 596.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.73, 1,256.59 and 596.05 is: 822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.73 : 1,256.59 = 596.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.73/1,256.59 = 596.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.73x = 1,256.59 × 596.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.73x = 748,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,990.47/910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.41

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