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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.30, 1,257.40 and 518.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.30, 1,257.40 and 518.31 is: 715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.30 : 1,257.40 = 518.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.30/1,257.40 = 518.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.30x = 1,257.40 × 518.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.30x = 651,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,722.99/911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.16

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