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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,259.46 and 514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,259.46 and 514.42 is: 709.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,259.46 = 514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,259.46 = 514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,259.46 × 514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 647,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,888.26/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.94

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