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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,259.64 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,259.64 and 581.04 is: 802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,259.64 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,259.64 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,259.64 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 731,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,901.23/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.00

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