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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.08, 1,257.39 and 518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.08, 1,257.39 and 518.06 is: 714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.08 : 1,257.39 = 518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.08/1,257.39 = 518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.08x = 1,257.39 × 518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.08x = 651,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,406.61/911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.98

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