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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.82, 1,259.30 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.82, 1,259.30 and 519.76 is: 717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.82 : 1,259.30 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.82/1,259.30 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.82x = 1,259.30 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.82x = 654,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,533.77/912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.05

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