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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,259.28 and 679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,259.28 and 679.84 is: 938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,259.28 = 679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,259.28 = 679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,259.28 × 679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 856,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,108.92/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.55

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