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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,259.03 and 519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,259.03 and 519.36 is: 716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,259.03 = 519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,259.03 = 519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,259.03 × 519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 653,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,889.82/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.72

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