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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.65, 1,259.46 and 519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.65, 1,259.46 and 519.68 is: 717.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.65 : 1,259.46 = 519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.65/1,259.46 = 519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.65x = 1,259.46 × 519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.65x = 654,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,516.17/912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.16

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