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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,257.19 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,257.19 and 518.04 is: 714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,257.19 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,257.19 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,257.19 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 651,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,274.71/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.89

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