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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.86, 1,259.66 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.86, 1,259.66 and 514.52 is: 709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.86 : 1,259.66 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.86/1,259.66 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.86x = 1,259.66 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.86x = 648,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,120.26/912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.99

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