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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.02, 1,258.62 and 519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.02, 1,258.62 and 519.17 is: 716.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.02 : 1,258.62 = 519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.02/1,258.62 = 519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.02x = 1,258.62 × 519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.02x = 653,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,431.45/912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.47

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