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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.17, 1,258.50 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.17, 1,258.50 and 519.12 is: 716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.17 : 1,258.50 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.17/1,258.50 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.17x = 1,258.50 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.17x = 653,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,306.23/912.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.21

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