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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.13, 1,255.94 and 517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.13, 1,255.94 and 517.15 is: 713.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.13 : 1,255.94 = 517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.13/1,255.94 = 517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.13x = 1,255.94 × 517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.13x = 649,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,509.37/910.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.64

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