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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.74, 1,258.13 and 518.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.74, 1,258.13 and 518.77 is: 715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.74 : 1,258.13 = 518.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.74/1,258.13 = 518.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.74x = 1,258.13 × 518.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.74x = 652,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,677.66/911.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.86

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