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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,257.85 and 557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,257.85 and 557.56 is: 769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,257.85 = 557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,257.85 = 557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,257.85 × 557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 701,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,326.85/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.42

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