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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.53, 1,256.13 and 714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.53, 1,256.13 and 714.60 is: 985.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.53 : 1,256.13 = 714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.53/1,256.13 = 714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.53x = 1,256.13 × 714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.53x = 897,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,630.50/910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.83

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