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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.33, 1,258.96 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.33, 1,258.96 and 539.22 is: 744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.33 : 1,258.96 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.33/1,258.96 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.33x = 1,258.96 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.33x = 678,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,856.41/912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.09

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