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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,258.83 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,258.83 and 519.24 is: 716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,258.83 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,258.83 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,258.83 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 653,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,632.29/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.58

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