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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.08, 1,256.62 and 596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.08, 1,256.62 and 596 is: 822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.08 : 1,256.62 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.08/1,256.62 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.08x = 1,256.62 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.08x = 748,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,945.52/911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.04

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