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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.39, 1,256.22 and 512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.39, 1,256.22 and 512.08 is: 706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.39 : 1,256.22 = 512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.39/1,256.22 = 512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.39x = 1,256.22 × 512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.39x = 643,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,285.14/910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.60

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