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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.89, 1,257.15 and 557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.89, 1,257.15 and 557.01 is: 768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.89 : 1,257.15 = 557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.89/1,257.15 = 557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.89x = 1,257.15 × 557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.89x = 700,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,245.12/910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.75

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