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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.78, 1,257.01 and 556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.78, 1,257.01 and 556.90 is: 768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.78 : 1,257.01 = 556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.78/1,257.01 = 556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.78x = 1,257.01 × 556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.78x = 700,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,026.08/910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.60

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