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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,256.90 and 579.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,256.90 and 579.89 is: 799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,256.90 = 579.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,256.90 = 579.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,256.90 × 579.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 728,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,854.56/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.75

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