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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.85, 1,256.90 and 517.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.85, 1,256.90 and 517.77 is: 714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.85 : 1,256.90 = 517.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.85/1,256.90 = 517.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.85x = 1,256.90 × 517.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.85x = 650,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,782.52/910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.48

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