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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.95, 1,257.06 and 517.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.95, 1,257.06 and 517.98 is: 714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.95 : 1,257.06 = 517.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.95/1,257.06 = 517.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.95x = 1,257.06 × 517.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.95x = 651,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,131.94/910.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.78

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