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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.98, 1,259.88 and 520.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.98, 1,259.88 and 520.10 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.98 : 1,259.88 = 520.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.98/1,259.88 = 520.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.98x = 1,259.88 × 520.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.98x = 655,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,263.59/912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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