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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.71, 1,256.97 and 517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.71, 1,256.97 and 517.95 is: 714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.71 : 1,256.97 = 517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.71/1,256.97 = 517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.71x = 1,256.97 × 517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.71x = 651,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,047.61/910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.88

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