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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.07, 1,258.61 and 513.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.07, 1,258.61 and 513.74 is: 708.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.07 : 1,258.61 = 513.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.07/1,258.61 = 513.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.07x = 1,258.61 × 513.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.07x = 646,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,592.01/912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.93

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