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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.39, 1,256.18 and 517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.39, 1,256.18 and 517.33 is: 713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.39 : 1,256.18 = 517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.39/1,256.18 = 517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.39x = 1,256.18 × 517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.39x = 649,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,859.60/910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.83

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