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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.74, 1,256.64 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.74, 1,256.64 and 517.68 is: 714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.74 : 1,256.64 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.74/1,256.64 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.74x = 1,256.64 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.74x = 650,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,537.40/910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.30

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