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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.89, 1,256.91 and 512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.89, 1,256.91 and 512.58 is: 707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.89 : 1,256.91 = 512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.89/1,256.91 = 512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.89x = 1,256.91 × 512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.89x = 644,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,266.93/910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.29

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