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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.86, 1,258.24 and 518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.86, 1,258.24 and 518.84 is: 715.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.86 : 1,258.24 = 518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.86/1,258.24 = 518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.86x = 1,258.24 × 518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.86x = 652,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,825.24/911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.93

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