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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.68, 1,256.65 and 517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.68, 1,256.65 and 517.63 is: 714.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.68 : 1,256.65 = 517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.68/1,256.65 = 517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.68x = 1,256.65 × 517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.68x = 650,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,479.74/910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.28

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