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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.18, 1,256.07 and 517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.18, 1,256.07 and 517.17 is: 713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.18 : 1,256.07 = 517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.18/1,256.07 = 517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.18x = 1,256.07 × 517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.18x = 649,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,601.72/910.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.71

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