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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.67, 1,259.59 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.67, 1,259.59 and 519.75 is: 717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.67 : 1,259.59 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.67/1,259.59 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.67x = 1,259.59 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.67x = 654,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,671.90/912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.32

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