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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.48, 1,256.50 and 517.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.48, 1,256.50 and 517.54 is: 714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.48 : 1,256.50 = 517.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.48/1,256.50 = 517.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.48x = 1,256.50 × 517.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.48x = 650,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,289.01/910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.23

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