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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.34, 1,256.28 and 517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.34, 1,256.28 and 517.36 is: 713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.34 : 1,256.28 = 517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.34/1,256.28 = 517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.34x = 1,256.28 × 517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.34x = 649,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,945.88/910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.96

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