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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.62, 1,257.84 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.62, 1,257.84 and 518.56 is: 715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.62 : 1,257.84 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.62/1,257.84 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.62x = 1,257.84 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.62x = 652,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,265.51/911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.50

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