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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,258.65 and 539.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,258.65 and 539.27 is: 744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,258.65 = 539.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,258.65 = 539.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,258.65 × 539.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 678,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,752.19/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.03

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