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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.67, 1,259.46 and 519.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.67, 1,259.46 and 519.73 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.67 : 1,259.46 = 519.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.67/1,259.46 = 519.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.67x = 1,259.46 × 519.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.67x = 654,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,579.15/912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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