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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.02, 1,255.91 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.02, 1,255.91 and 511.74 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.02 : 1,255.91 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.02/1,255.91 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.02x = 1,255.91 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.02x = 642,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,699.38/910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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