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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.69, 1,259.14 and 673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.69, 1,259.14 and 673.99 is: 929.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.69 : 1,259.14 = 673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.69/1,259.14 = 673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.69x = 1,259.14 × 673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.69x = 848,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,650.19/912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.83

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