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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,259.28 and 613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,259.28 and 613.89 is: 847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,259.28 = 613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,259.28 = 613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,259.28 × 613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 773,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,059.40/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.50

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