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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.97, 1,257.15 and 518.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.97, 1,257.15 and 518.00 is: 714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.97 : 1,257.15 = 518.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.97/1,257.15 = 518.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.97x = 1,257.15 × 518.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.97x = 651,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,194.99/910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.84

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