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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.86, 1,259.71 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.86, 1,259.71 and 539.87 is: 745.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.86 : 1,259.71 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.86/1,259.71 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.86x = 1,259.71 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.86x = 680,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,079.64/912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.00

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