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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.45, 1,256.42 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.45, 1,256.42 and 517.47 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.45 : 1,256.42 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.45/1,256.42 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.45x = 1,256.42 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.45x = 650,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,159.66/910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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