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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.91, 1,256.99 and 517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.91, 1,256.99 and 517.86 is: 714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.91 : 1,256.99 = 517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.91/1,256.99 = 517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.91x = 1,256.99 × 517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.91x = 650,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,942.25/910.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.60

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