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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.94, 1,257.03 and 517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.94, 1,257.03 and 517.95 is: 714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.94 : 1,257.03 = 517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.94/1,257.03 = 517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.94x = 1,257.03 × 517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.94x = 651,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,078.69/910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.74

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