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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.36, 1,259.64 and 796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.36, 1,259.64 and 796.53 is: 1,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.36 : 1,259.64 = 796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.36/1,259.64 = 796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.36x = 1,259.64 × 796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.36x = 1,003,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,341.05/912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.72

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