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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,259.96 and 519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913, 1,259.96 and 519.88 is: 717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,259.96 = 519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,259.96 = 519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,259.96 × 519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 655,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,028.00/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.45

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