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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,259.61 and 539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,259.61 and 539.80 is: 744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,259.61 = 539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,259.61 = 539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,259.61 × 539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 679,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,937.48/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.83

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