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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.41, 1,259.14 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.41, 1,259.14 and 519.44 is: 716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.41 : 1,259.14 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.41/1,259.14 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.41x = 1,259.14 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.41x = 654,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,043.14/912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.83

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