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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.58, 1,256.63 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.58, 1,256.63 and 517.62 is: 714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.58 : 1,256.63 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.58/1,256.63 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.58x = 1,256.63 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.58x = 650,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,456.82/910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.33

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