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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.84, 1,259.12 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.84, 1,259.12 and 581.68 is: 802.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.84 : 1,259.12 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.84/1,259.12 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.84x = 1,259.12 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.84x = 732,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,406.31/912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.33

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