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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.55, 1,257.88 and 518.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.55, 1,257.88 and 518.57 is: 715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.55 : 1,257.88 = 518.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.55/1,257.88 = 518.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.55x = 1,257.88 × 518.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.55x = 652,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,298.83/911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.59

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