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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.29, 1,256.16 and 511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.29, 1,256.16 and 511.94 is: 706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.29 : 1,256.16 = 511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.29/1,256.16 = 511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.29x = 1,256.16 × 511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.29x = 643,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,079.19/910.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.46

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