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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.04, 1,259.80 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.04, 1,259.80 and 519.96 is: 717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.04 : 1,259.80 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.04/1,259.80 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.04x = 1,259.80 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.04x = 655,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,045.61/913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.43

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