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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,425.63 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,425.63 and 518.82 is: 777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,425.63 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,425.63 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,425.63 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 739,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,645.36/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.51

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