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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,256.94 and 561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,256.94 and 561.70 is: 774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,256.94 = 561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,256.94 = 561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,256.94 × 561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 706,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,023.20/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.98

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