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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,258.07 and 632.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,258.07 and 632.31 is: 872.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,258.07 = 632.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,258.07 = 632.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,258.07 × 632.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 795,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,490.24/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.19

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