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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.89, 1,259.78 and 519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.89, 1,259.78 and 519.89 is: 717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.89 : 1,259.78 = 519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.89/1,259.78 = 519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.89x = 1,259.78 × 519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.89x = 654,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,938.13/912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.43

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