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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.49, 1,256.53 and 517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.49, 1,256.53 and 517.60 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.49 : 1,256.53 = 517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.49/1,256.53 = 517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.49x = 1,256.53 × 517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.49x = 650,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,373.65/910.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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