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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.29, 1,257.57 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.29, 1,257.57 and 518.32 is: 715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.29 : 1,257.57 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.29/1,257.57 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.29x = 1,257.57 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.29x = 651,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,823.68/911.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.28

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