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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.33, 1,258.99 and 519.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.33, 1,258.99 and 519.34 is: 716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.33 : 1,258.99 = 519.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.33/1,258.99 = 519.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.33x = 1,258.99 × 519.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.33x = 653,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,843.87/912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.68

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