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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.21, 1,256.03 and 714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.21, 1,256.03 and 714.19 is: 985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.21 : 1,256.03 = 714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.21/1,256.03 = 714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.21x = 1,256.03 × 714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.21x = 897,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,040.49/910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.53

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