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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.24, 1,255.98 and 517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.24, 1,255.98 and 517.12 is: 713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.24 : 1,255.98 = 517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.24/1,255.98 = 517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.24x = 1,255.98 × 517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.24x = 649,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,492.38/910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.54

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