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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.88, 1,256.56 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.88, 1,256.56 and 574.62 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.88 : 1,256.56 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.88/1,256.56 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.88x = 1,256.56 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.88x = 722,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,047.78/910.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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