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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.68, 1,256.70 and 517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.68, 1,256.70 and 517.74 is: 714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.68 : 1,256.70 = 517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.68/1,256.70 = 517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.68x = 1,256.70 × 517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.68x = 650,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,643.86/910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.46

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