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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.24, 1,258.80 and 519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.24, 1,258.80 and 519.18 is: 716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.24 : 1,258.80 = 519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.24/1,258.80 = 519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.24x = 1,258.80 × 519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.24x = 653,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,543.78/912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.42

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