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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,427.54 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,427.54 and 518.72 is: 778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,427.54 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,427.54 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,427.54 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 740,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,493.55/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.42

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