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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.64, 1,259.48 and 514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.64, 1,259.48 and 514.33 is: 709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.64 : 1,259.48 = 514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.64/1,259.48 = 514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.64x = 1,259.48 × 514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.64x = 647,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,788.35/912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.80

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