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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.43, 1,259.37 and 558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.43, 1,259.37 and 558.64 is: 771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.43 : 1,259.37 = 558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.43/1,259.37 = 558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.43x = 1,259.37 × 558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.43x = 703,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,534.46/912.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.06

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