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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,258.20 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,258.20 and 518.72 is: 715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,258.20 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,258.20 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,258.20 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 652,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,653.50/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.85

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