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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,259.44 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,259.44 and 519.60 is: 717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,259.44 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,259.44 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,259.44 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 654,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,405.02/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.08

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