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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,257.93 and 557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,257.93 and 557.55 is: 769.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,257.93 = 557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,257.93 = 557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,257.93 × 557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 701,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,358.87/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.24

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