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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.62, 1,256.66 and 517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.62, 1,256.66 and 517.64 is: 714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.62 : 1,256.66 = 517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.62/1,256.66 = 517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.62x = 1,256.66 × 517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.62x = 650,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,500.53/910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.35

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