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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,257.54 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,257.54 and 518.32 is: 715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,257.54 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,257.54 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,257.54 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 651,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,808.13/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.28

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