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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.99, 1,255.74 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.99, 1,255.74 and 517.02 is: 713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.99 : 1,255.74 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.99/1,255.74 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.99x = 1,255.74 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.99x = 649,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,242.69/909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.46

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