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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,258.64 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,258.64 and 539.28 is: 744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,258.64 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,258.64 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,258.64 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 678,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,759.38/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.04

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