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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.84, 1,256.98 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.84, 1,256.98 and 517.96 is: 714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.84 : 1,256.98 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.84/1,256.98 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.84x = 1,256.98 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.84x = 651,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,065.36/910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.80

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