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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.01, 1,257.63 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.01, 1,257.63 and 596.92 is: 823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.01 : 1,257.63 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.01/1,257.63 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.01x = 1,257.63 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.01x = 750,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,704.50/912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.13

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