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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.15, 1,256.24 and 517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.15, 1,256.24 and 517.30 is: 714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.15 : 1,256.24 = 517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.15/1,256.24 = 517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.15x = 1,256.24 × 517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.15x = 649,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,852.95/910.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.01

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