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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.36, 1,259.06 and 514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.36, 1,259.06 and 514.10 is: 709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.36 : 1,259.06 = 514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.36/1,259.06 = 514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.36x = 1,259.06 × 514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.36x = 647,282.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,282.75/912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.46

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