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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.15, 1,258.73 and 519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.15, 1,258.73 and 519.14 is: 716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.15 : 1,258.73 = 519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.15/1,258.73 = 519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.15x = 1,258.73 × 519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.15x = 653,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,457.09/912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.39

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