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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.31, 1,258.68 and 539.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.31, 1,258.68 and 539.17 is: 743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.31 : 1,258.68 = 539.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.31/1,258.68 = 539.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.31x = 1,258.68 × 539.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.31x = 678,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,642.50/912.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.87

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