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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.80, 1,256.84 and 517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.80, 1,256.84 and 517.80 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.80 : 1,256.84 = 517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.80/1,256.84 = 517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.80x = 1,256.84 × 517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.80x = 650,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,791.75/910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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