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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.98, 1,257.19 and 517.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.98, 1,257.19 and 517.93 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.98 : 1,257.19 = 517.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.98/1,257.19 = 517.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.98x = 1,257.19 × 517.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.98x = 651,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,131.98/910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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