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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.08, 1,255.94 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.08, 1,255.94 and 517.16 is: 713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.08 : 1,255.94 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.08/1,255.94 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.08x = 1,255.94 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.08x = 649,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,519.34/910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.69

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