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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.48, 1,257.82 and 518.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.48, 1,257.82 and 518.63 is: 715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.48 : 1,257.82 = 518.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.48/1,257.82 = 518.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.48x = 1,257.82 × 518.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.48x = 652,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,343.19/911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.70

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