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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,257.48 and 518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,257.48 and 518.37 is: 715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,257.48 = 518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,257.48 = 518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,257.48 × 518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 651,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,839.91/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.35

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