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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.43, 1,256.27 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.43, 1,256.27 and 517.38 is: 713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.43 : 1,256.27 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.43/1,256.27 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.43x = 1,256.27 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.43x = 649,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,968.97/910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.91

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