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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.78, 1,259.34 and 539.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.78, 1,259.34 and 539.77 is: 744.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.78 : 1,259.34 = 539.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.78/1,259.34 = 539.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.78x = 1,259.34 × 539.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.78x = 679,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,753.95/912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.71

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