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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.07, 1,258.23 and 597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.07, 1,258.23 and 597.34 is: 824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.07 : 1,258.23 = 597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.07/1,258.23 = 597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.07x = 1,258.23 × 597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.07x = 751,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,591.11/912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.05

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