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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.23, 1,258.88 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.23, 1,258.88 and 519.24 is: 716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.23 : 1,258.88 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.23/1,258.88 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.23x = 1,258.88 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.23x = 653,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,658.26/912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.55

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