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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.38, 1,256.32 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.38, 1,256.32 and 517.38 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.38 : 1,256.32 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.38/1,256.32 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.38x = 1,256.32 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.38x = 649,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,994.84/910.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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