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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.22, 1,256.12 and 517.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.22, 1,256.12 and 517.27 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.22 : 1,256.12 = 517.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.22/1,256.12 = 517.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.22x = 1,256.12 × 517.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.22x = 649,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,753.19/910.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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