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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.11, 1,255.93 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.11, 1,255.93 and 517.13 is: 713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.11 : 1,255.93 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.11/1,255.93 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.11x = 1,255.93 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.11x = 649,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,479.08/910.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.63

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