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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.13, 1,258.07 and 596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.13, 1,258.07 and 596.90 is: 823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.13 : 1,258.07 = 596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.13/1,258.07 = 596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.13x = 1,258.07 × 596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.13x = 750,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,942.14/912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.29

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