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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.27, 1,257.57 and 518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.27, 1,257.57 and 518.36 is: 715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.27 : 1,257.57 = 518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.27/1,257.57 = 518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.27x = 1,257.57 × 518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.27x = 651,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,867.70/911.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.34

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