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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.12, 1,257.12 and 518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.12, 1,257.12 and 518.13 is: 714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.12 : 1,257.12 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.12/1,257.12 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.12x = 1,257.12 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.12x = 651,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,351.59/911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.90

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