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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.11, 1,259.00 and 558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.11, 1,259.00 and 558.14 is: 770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.11 : 1,259.00 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.11/1,259.00 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.11x = 1,259.00 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.11x = 702,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,700.71/912.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.41

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