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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.18, 1,255.94 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.18, 1,255.94 and 517.20 is: 713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.18 : 1,255.94 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.18/1,255.94 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.18x = 1,255.94 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.18x = 649,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,572.17/910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.67

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