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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.01, 1,256.70 and 578.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.01, 1,256.70 and 578.85 is: 798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.01 : 1,256.70 = 578.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.01/1,256.70 = 578.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.01x = 1,256.70 × 578.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.01x = 727,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,440.80/911.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.50

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