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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.01, 1,258.71 and 580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.01, 1,258.71 and 580.58 is: 801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.01 : 1,258.71 = 580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.01/1,258.71 = 580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.01x = 1,258.71 × 580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.01x = 730,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,781.85/912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.29

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