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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.67, 1,256.84 and 517.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.67, 1,256.84 and 517.79 is: 714.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.67 : 1,256.84 = 517.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.67/1,256.84 = 517.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.67x = 1,256.84 × 517.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.67x = 650,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,776.59/910.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.61

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