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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.20, 1,258.97 and 519.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.20, 1,258.97 and 519.45 is: 716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.20 : 1,258.97 = 519.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.20/1,258.97 = 519.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.20x = 1,258.97 × 519.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.20x = 653,969.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,969.37/912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.92

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