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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.53, 1,256.58 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.53, 1,256.58 and 517.68 is: 714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.53 : 1,256.58 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.53/1,256.58 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.53x = 1,256.58 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.53x = 650,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,506.33/910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.43

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