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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.56, 1,259.08 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.56, 1,259.08 and 519.52 is: 716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.56 : 1,259.08 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.56/1,259.08 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.56x = 1,259.08 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.56x = 654,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,117.24/912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.79

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