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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,256.74 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,256.74 and 561.12 is: 774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,256.74 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,256.74 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,256.74 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 705,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,181.95/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.04

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