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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.71, 1,258.47 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.71, 1,258.47 and 519.01 is: 716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.71 : 1,258.47 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.71/1,258.47 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.71x = 1,258.47 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.71x = 653,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,158.51/911.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.41

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