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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.21, 1,256.67 and 596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.21, 1,256.67 and 596.22 is: 822.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.21 : 1,256.67 = 596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.21/1,256.67 = 596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.21x = 1,256.67 × 596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.21x = 749,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,251.79/911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.26

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