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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.28, 1,256.16 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.28, 1,256.16 and 517.40 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.28 : 1,256.16 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.28/1,256.16 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.28x = 1,256.16 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.28x = 649,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,937.18/910.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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