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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.18, 1,256.98 and 596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.18, 1,256.98 and 596.32 is: 822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.18 : 1,256.98 = 596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.18/1,256.98 = 596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.18x = 1,256.98 × 596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.18x = 749,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,562.31/911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.63

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