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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.29, 1,258.96 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.29, 1,258.96 and 513.96 is: 709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.29 : 1,258.96 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.29/1,258.96 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.29x = 1,258.96 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.29x = 647,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,051.93/912.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.26

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