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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.32, 1,256.36 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.32, 1,256.36 and 517.47 is: 714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.32 : 1,256.36 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.32/1,256.36 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.32x = 1,256.36 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.32x = 650,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,126.02/910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.17

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