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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.99, 1,256.73 and 616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.99, 1,256.73 and 616.36 is: 850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.99 : 1,256.73 = 616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.99/1,256.73 = 616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.99x = 1,256.73 × 616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.99x = 774,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,598.10/910.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.28

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