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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,258.84 and 519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,258.84 and 519.28 is: 716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,258.84 = 519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,258.84 = 519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,258.84 × 519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 653,690.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,690.44/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.56

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