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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.84, 1,258.45 and 576.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.84, 1,258.45 and 576.23 is: 795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.84 : 1,258.45 = 576.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.84/1,258.45 = 576.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.84x = 1,258.45 × 576.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.84x = 725,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,156.64/911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.27

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