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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.28, 1,258.80 and 519.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.28, 1,258.80 and 519.31 is: 716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.28 : 1,258.80 = 519.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.28/1,258.80 = 519.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.28x = 1,258.80 × 519.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.28x = 653,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,707.43/912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.56

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