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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.20, 1,257.40 and 518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.20, 1,257.40 and 518.28 is: 715.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.20 : 1,257.40 = 518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.20/1,257.40 = 518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.20x = 1,257.40 × 518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.20x = 651,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,685.27/911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.19

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