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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.89, 1,258.51 and 646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.89, 1,258.51 and 646.54 is: 891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.89 : 1,258.51 = 646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.89/1,258.51 = 646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.89x = 1,258.51 × 646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.89x = 813,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,677.06/912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.32

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