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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,258.71 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,258.71 and 519.26 is: 716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,258.71 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,258.71 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,258.71 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 653,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,597.75/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.40

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