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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.19, 1,255.97 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.19, 1,255.97 and 517.14 is: 713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.19 : 1,255.97 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.19/1,255.97 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.19x = 1,255.97 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.19x = 649,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,512.33/910.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.60

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