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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.13, 1,258.28 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.13, 1,258.28 and 575.88 is: 794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.13 : 1,258.28 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.13/1,258.28 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.13x = 1,258.28 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.13x = 724,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,618.29/912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.43

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