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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.05, 1,255.86 and 517.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.05, 1,255.86 and 517.07 is: 713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.05 : 1,255.86 = 517.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.05/1,255.86 = 517.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.05x = 1,255.86 × 517.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.05x = 649,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,361.25/910.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.54

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