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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.71, 1,259.51 and 539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.71, 1,259.51 and 539.71 is: 744.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.71 : 1,259.51 = 539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.71/1,259.51 = 539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.71x = 1,259.51 × 539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.71x = 679,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,764.29/912.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.77

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