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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.11, 1,256.19 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.11, 1,256.19 and 517.14 is: 713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.11 : 1,256.19 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.11/1,256.19 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.11x = 1,256.19 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.11x = 649,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,626.10/910.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.79

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