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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.89, 1,256.99 and 561.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.89, 1,256.99 and 561.51 is: 774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.89 : 1,256.99 = 561.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.89/1,256.99 = 561.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.89x = 1,256.99 × 561.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.89x = 705,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,809.65/910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.86

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