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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.54, 1,259.61 and 580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.54, 1,259.61 and 580.98 is: 801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.54 : 1,259.61 = 580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.54/1,259.61 = 580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.54x = 1,259.61 × 580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.54x = 731,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,808.22/912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.95

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