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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.56, 1,258 and 518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.56, 1,258 and 518.64 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.56 : 1,258 = 518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.56/1,258 = 518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.56x = 1,258 × 518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.56x = 652,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,449.12/911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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