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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.20, 1,256.16 and 517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.20, 1,256.16 and 517.35 is: 713.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.20 : 1,256.16 = 517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.20/1,256.16 = 517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.20x = 1,256.16 × 517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.20x = 649,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,874.38/910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.99

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