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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.86, 1,256.86 and 517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.86, 1,256.86 and 517.84 is: 714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.86 : 1,256.86 = 517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.86/1,256.86 = 517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.86x = 1,256.86 × 517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.86x = 650,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,852.38/910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.55

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