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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.01, 1,255.87 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.01, 1,255.87 and 511.68 is: 706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.01 : 1,255.87 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.01/1,255.87 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.01x = 1,255.87 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.01x = 642,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,608.91/910.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.15

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