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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,258.80 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,258.80 and 597.30 is: 824.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,258.80 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,258.80 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,258.80 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 751,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,881.24/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.38

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