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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.32, 1,256.39 and 517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.32, 1,256.39 and 517.33 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.32 : 1,256.39 = 517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.32/1,256.39 = 517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.32x = 1,256.39 × 517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.32x = 649,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,968.24/910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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