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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.10, 1,258.76 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.10, 1,258.76 and 580.62 is: 801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.10 : 1,258.76 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.10/1,258.76 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.10x = 1,258.76 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.10x = 730,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,861.23/912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.30

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