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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.18, 1,258.36 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.18, 1,258.36 and 597.32 is: 824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.18 : 1,258.36 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.18/1,258.36 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.18x = 1,258.36 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.18x = 751,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,643.60/912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.01

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