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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.09, 1,258.62 and 562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.09, 1,258.62 and 562.71 is: 776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.09 : 1,258.62 = 562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.09/1,258.62 = 562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.09x = 1,258.62 × 562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.09x = 708,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,238.06/912.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.50

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