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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.40, 1,258.54 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.40, 1,258.54 and 597.68 is: 824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.40 : 1,258.54 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.40/1,258.54 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.40x = 1,258.54 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.40x = 752,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,201.12/912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.42

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