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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.85, 1,256.95 and 517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.85, 1,256.95 and 517.86 is: 714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.85 : 1,256.95 = 517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.85/1,256.95 = 517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.85x = 1,256.95 × 517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.85x = 650,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,924.77/910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.64

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