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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.35, 1,256.29 and 517.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.35, 1,256.29 and 517.37 is: 713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.35 : 1,256.29 = 517.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.35/1,256.29 = 517.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.35x = 1,256.29 × 517.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.35x = 649,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,966.76/910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.97

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