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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.80, 1,368.16 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.80, 1,368.16 and 583.12 is: 874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.80 : 1,368.16 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.80/1,368.16 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.80x = 1,368.16 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.80x = 797,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,801.46/912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.02

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