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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.00, 1,257.57 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.00, 1,257.57 and 556.92 is: 768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.00 : 1,257.57 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.00/1,257.57 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.00x = 1,257.57 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.00x = 700,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,365.88/911.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.79

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