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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,256.12 and 795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,256.12 and 795.86 is: 1,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,256.12 = 795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,256.12 = 795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,256.12 × 795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 999,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,695.66/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.75

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