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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.09, 1,258.37 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.09, 1,258.37 and 519.01 is: 716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.09 : 1,258.37 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.09/1,258.37 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.09x = 1,258.37 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.09x = 653,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,104.02/912.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.06

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