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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.51, 1,256.45 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.51, 1,256.45 and 517.52 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.51 : 1,256.45 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.51/1,256.45 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.51x = 1,256.45 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.51x = 650,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,238.56/910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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