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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.76, 1,259.75 and 581.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.76, 1,259.75 and 581.33 is: 802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.76 : 1,259.75 = 581.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.76/1,259.75 = 581.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.76x = 1,259.75 × 581.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.76x = 732,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,330.47/912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.33

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