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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.21, 1,256.09 and 517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.21, 1,256.09 and 517.23 is: 713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.21 : 1,256.09 = 517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.21/1,256.09 = 517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.21x = 1,256.09 × 517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.21x = 649,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,687.43/910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.78

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