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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.12, 1,258.92 and 632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.12, 1,258.92 and 632.94 is: 873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.12 : 1,258.92 = 632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.12/1,258.92 = 632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.12x = 1,258.92 × 632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.12x = 796,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,820.82/912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.59

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