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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.33, 1,256.21 and 517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.33, 1,256.21 and 517.34 is: 713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.33 : 1,256.21 = 517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.33/1,256.21 = 517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.33x = 1,256.21 × 517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.33x = 649,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,890.18/910.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.91

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