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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.08, 1,426.82 and 518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.08, 1,426.82 and 518.13 is: 777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.08 : 1,426.82 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.08/1,426.82 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.08x = 1,426.82 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.08x = 739,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,275.66/951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.31

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