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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.59, 1,256.76 and 517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.59, 1,256.76 and 517.74 is: 714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.59 : 1,256.76 = 517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.59/1,256.76 = 517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.59x = 1,256.76 × 517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.59x = 650,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,674.92/910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.56

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