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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.57, 1,260.12 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.57, 1,260.12 and 581.58 is: 803.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.57 : 1,260.12 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.57/1,260.12 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.57x = 1,260.12 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.57x = 732,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,860.59/912.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.07

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