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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.35, 1,258.34 and 597.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.35, 1,258.34 and 597.26 is: 823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.35 : 1,258.34 = 597.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.35/1,258.34 = 597.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.35x = 1,258.34 × 597.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.35x = 751,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,553.16/912.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.76

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