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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.56, 1,257.99 and 518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.56, 1,257.99 and 518.65 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.56 : 1,257.99 = 518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.56/1,257.99 = 518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.56x = 1,257.99 × 518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.56x = 652,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,456.51/911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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