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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.29, 1,256.15 and 713.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.29, 1,256.15 and 713.93 is: 983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.29 : 1,256.15 = 713.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.29/1,256.15 = 713.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.29x = 1,256.15 × 713.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.29x = 896,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,803.17/912.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.02

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