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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.03, 1,257.35 and 518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.03, 1,257.35 and 518.09 is: 715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.03 : 1,257.35 = 518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.03/1,257.35 = 518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.03x = 1,257.35 × 518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.03x = 651,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,411.58/911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.03

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