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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.92, 1,258.09 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.92, 1,258.09 and 597.09 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.92 : 1,258.09 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.92/1,258.09 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.92x = 1,258.09 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.92x = 751,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,192.96/911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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