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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.75, 1,258.52 and 597.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.75, 1,258.52 and 597.22 is: 824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.75 : 1,258.52 = 597.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.75/1,258.52 = 597.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.75x = 1,258.52 × 597.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.75x = 751,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,604.04/911.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.35

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