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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.37, 1,256.18 and 517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.37, 1,256.18 and 517.34 is: 713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.37 : 1,256.18 = 517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.37/1,256.18 = 517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.37x = 1,256.18 × 517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.37x = 649,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,863.29/910.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.85

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