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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.07, 1,257.39 and 518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.07, 1,257.39 and 518.22 is: 715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.07 : 1,257.39 = 518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.07/1,257.39 = 518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.07x = 1,257.39 × 518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.07x = 651,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,604.65/911.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.21

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