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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.60, 1,256.36 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.60, 1,256.36 and 517.62 is: 714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.60 : 1,256.36 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.60/1,256.36 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.60x = 1,256.36 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.60x = 650,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,317.06/910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.16

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