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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.64, 1,259.52 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.64, 1,259.52 and 558.56 is: 770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.64 : 1,259.52 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.64/1,259.52 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.64x = 1,259.52 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.64x = 703,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,517.49/912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.86

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