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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.63, 1,259.21 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.63, 1,259.21 and 514.22 is: 709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.63 : 1,259.21 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.63/1,259.21 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.63x = 1,259.21 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.63x = 647,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,510.68/912.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.50

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