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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.98, 1,257.14 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.98, 1,257.14 and 518.02 is: 714.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.98 : 1,257.14 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.98/1,257.14 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.98x = 1,257.14 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.98x = 651,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,223.66/910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.86

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