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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.86, 1,258.50 and 664.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.86, 1,258.50 and 664.19 is: 915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.86 : 1,258.50 = 664.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.86/1,258.50 = 664.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.86x = 1,258.50 × 664.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.86x = 835,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,883.12/912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.68

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