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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.78, 1,258.26 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.78, 1,258.26 and 518.80 is: 715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.78 : 1,258.26 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.78/1,258.26 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.78x = 1,258.26 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.78x = 652,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,785.29/911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.95

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