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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,258.66 and 863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,258.66 and 863.60 is: 1,190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,258.66 = 863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,258.66 = 863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,258.66 × 863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 1,086,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,981.30/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.76

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