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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.04, 1,255.60 and 517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.04, 1,255.60 and 517 is: 713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.04 : 1,255.60 = 517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.04/1,255.60 = 517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.04x = 1,255.60 × 517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.04x = 649,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,145.20/910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.32

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