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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.97, 1,259.85 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.97, 1,259.85 and 539.87 is: 744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.97 : 1,259.85 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.97/1,259.85 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.97x = 1,259.85 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.97x = 680,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,150.94/912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.99

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