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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.32, 1,256.95 and 596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.32, 1,256.95 and 596.07 is: 822.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.32 : 1,256.95 = 596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.32/1,256.95 = 596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.32x = 1,256.95 × 596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.32x = 749,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,233.41/911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.14

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