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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.53, 1,257.50 and 715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.53, 1,257.50 and 715.53 is: 988.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.53 : 1,257.50 = 715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.53/1,257.50 = 715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.53x = 1,257.50 × 715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.53x = 899,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,778.98/910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.19

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