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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.78, 1,259.46 and 519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.78, 1,259.46 and 519.80 is: 717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.78 : 1,259.46 = 519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.78/1,259.46 = 519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.78x = 1,259.46 × 519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.78x = 654,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,661.01/912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.22

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