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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910, 1,256.36 and 713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910, 1,256.36 and 713.04 is: 984.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910 : 1,256.36 = 713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910/1,256.36 = 713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910x = 1,256.36 × 713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910x = 895,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,834.93/910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.43

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