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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.72, 1,256.80 and 517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.72, 1,256.80 and 517.72 is: 714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.72 : 1,256.80 = 517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.72/1,256.80 = 517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.72x = 1,256.80 × 517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.72x = 650,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,670.50/910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.46

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