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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,259.59 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,259.59 and 539.91 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,259.59 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,259.59 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,259.59 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 680,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,065.24/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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