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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.66, 1,257.98 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.66, 1,257.98 and 518.40 is: 715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.66 : 1,257.98 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.66/1,257.98 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.66x = 1,257.98 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.66x = 652,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,134.24/911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.33

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