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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.25, 1,258.74 and 519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.25, 1,258.74 and 519.20 is: 716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.25 : 1,258.74 = 519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.25/1,258.74 = 519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.25x = 1,258.74 × 519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.25x = 653,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,537.81/912.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.40

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