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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,258.56 and 519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,258.56 and 519.02 is: 716.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,258.56 = 519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,258.56 = 519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,258.56 × 519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 653,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,217.81/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.26

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