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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.01, 1,258.59 and 539.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.01, 1,258.59 and 539.29 is: 744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.01 : 1,258.59 = 539.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.01/1,258.59 = 539.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.01x = 1,258.59 × 539.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.01x = 678,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,745.00/912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.23

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