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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.22, 1,258.20 and 632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.22, 1,258.20 and 632.46 is: 872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.22 : 1,258.20 = 632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.22/1,258.20 = 632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.22x = 1,258.20 × 632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.22x = 795,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,761.17/912.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.33

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