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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.56, 1,256.61 and 517.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.56, 1,256.61 and 517.65 is: 714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.56 : 1,256.61 = 517.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.56/1,256.61 = 517.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.56x = 1,256.61 × 517.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.56x = 650,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,484.17/910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.38

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