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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.27, 1,257.49 and 518.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.27, 1,257.49 and 518.33 is: 715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.27 : 1,257.49 = 518.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.27/1,257.49 = 518.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.27x = 1,257.49 × 518.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.27x = 651,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,794.79/911.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.26

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