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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.78, 1,256.52 and 560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.78, 1,256.52 and 560.86 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.78 : 1,256.52 = 560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.78/1,256.52 = 560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.78x = 1,256.52 × 560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.78x = 704,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,731.81/910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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