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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,259.34 and 519.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,259.34 and 519.46 is: 716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,259.34 = 519.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,259.34 = 519.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,259.34 × 519.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 654,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,176.76/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.89

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