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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.82, 1,256.96 and 517.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.82, 1,256.96 and 517.90 is: 714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.82 : 1,256.96 = 517.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.82/1,256.96 = 517.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.82x = 1,256.96 × 517.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.82x = 650,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,979.58/910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.72

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