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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.19, 1,255.86 and 517.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.19, 1,255.86 and 517.11 is: 713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.19 : 1,255.86 = 517.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.19/1,255.86 = 517.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.19x = 1,255.86 × 517.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.19x = 649,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,417.76/910.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.50

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