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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,257.30 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,257.30 and 518.08 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,257.30 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,257.30 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,257.30 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 651,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,381.98/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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