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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.44, 1,256.42 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.44, 1,256.42 and 517.50 is: 714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.44 : 1,256.42 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.44/1,256.42 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.44x = 1,256.42 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.44x = 650,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,197.35/910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.16

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