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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.42, 1,259.25 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.42, 1,259.25 and 519.54 is: 717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.42 : 1,259.25 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.42/1,259.25 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.42x = 1,259.25 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.42x = 654,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,230.75/912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.03

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