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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.12, 1,255.94 and 517.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.12, 1,255.94 and 517.18 is: 713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.12 : 1,255.94 = 517.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.12/1,255.94 = 517.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.12x = 1,255.94 × 517.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.12x = 649,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,547.05/910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.69

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