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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.85, 1,256.99 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.85, 1,256.99 and 512.52 is: 707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.85 : 1,256.99 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.85/1,256.99 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.85x = 1,256.99 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.85x = 644,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,231.87/910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.29

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