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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.55, 1,258.13 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.55, 1,258.13 and 597.32 is: 824.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.55 : 1,258.13 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.55/1,258.13 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.55x = 1,258.13 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.55x = 751,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,513.21/911.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.43

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