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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,258.56 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912, 1,258.56 and 636.48 is: 878.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912 : 1,258.56 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912/1,258.56 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912x = 1,258.56 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912x = 801,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,048.27/912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.34

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