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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.68, 1,258.16 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.68, 1,258.16 and 518.72 is: 715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.68 : 1,258.16 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.68/1,258.16 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.68x = 1,258.16 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.68x = 652,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,632.76/911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.86

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