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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.21, 1,257.47 and 518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.21, 1,257.47 and 518.24 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.21 : 1,257.47 = 518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.21/1,257.47 = 518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.21x = 1,257.47 × 518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.21x = 651,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,662.37/911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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