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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.37, 1,258.93 and 519.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.37, 1,258.93 and 519.34 is: 716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.37 : 1,258.93 = 519.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.37/1,258.93 = 519.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.37x = 1,258.93 × 519.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.37x = 653,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,812.71/912.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.61

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