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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,259.46 and 581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,259.46 and 581.46 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,259.46 = 581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,259.46 = 581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,259.46 × 581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 732,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,325.61/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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