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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,258.25 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,258.25 and 518.82 is: 715.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,258.25 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,258.25 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,258.25 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 652,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,802.67/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.98

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