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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.17, 1,256.13 and 517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.17, 1,256.13 and 517.23 is: 713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.17 : 1,256.13 = 517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.17/1,256.13 = 517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.17x = 1,256.13 × 517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.17x = 649,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,708.12/910.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.83

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