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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.26, 1,256.16 and 517.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.26, 1,256.16 and 517.41 is: 714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.26 : 1,256.16 = 517.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.26/1,256.16 = 517.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.26x = 1,256.16 × 517.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.26x = 649,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,949.75/910.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.03

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