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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.83, 1,259.65 and 539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.83, 1,259.65 and 539.72 is: 744.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.83 : 1,259.65 = 539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.83/1,259.65 = 539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.83x = 1,259.65 × 539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.83x = 679,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,858.30/912.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.78

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