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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,258.85 and 597.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,258.85 and 597.23 is: 825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,258.85 = 597.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,258.85 = 597.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,258.85 × 597.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 751,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,816.69/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.07

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