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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.81, 1,258.31 and 518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.81, 1,258.31 and 518.87 is: 716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.81 : 1,258.31 = 518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.81/1,258.31 = 518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.81x = 1,258.31 × 518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.81x = 652,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,903.75/911.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.05

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