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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.55, 1,256.50 and 517.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.55, 1,256.50 and 517.57 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.55 : 1,256.50 = 517.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.55/1,256.50 = 517.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.55x = 1,256.50 × 517.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.55x = 650,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,326.71/910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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