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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.02, 1,258.08 and 579.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.02, 1,258.08 and 579.86 is: 799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.02 : 1,258.08 = 579.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.02/1,258.08 = 579.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.02x = 1,258.08 × 579.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.02x = 729,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,510.27/912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.88

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