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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.49, 1,259.24 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.49, 1,259.24 and 519.52 is: 716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.49 : 1,259.24 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.49/1,259.24 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.49x = 1,259.24 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.49x = 654,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,195.18/912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.93

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