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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.73, 1,256.55 and 517.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.73, 1,256.55 and 517.74 is: 714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.73 : 1,256.55 = 517.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.73/1,256.55 = 517.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.73x = 1,256.55 × 517.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.73x = 650,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,566.20/910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.34

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