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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.55, 1,259.34 and 519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.55, 1,259.34 and 519.59 is: 717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.55 : 1,259.34 = 519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.55/1,259.34 = 519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.55x = 1,259.34 × 519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.55x = 654,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,340.47/912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.05

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