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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.91, 1,259.81 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.91, 1,259.81 and 519.96 is: 717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.91 : 1,259.81 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.91/1,259.81 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.91x = 1,259.81 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.91x = 655,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,050.81/912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.54

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