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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.90, 1,260.02 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.90, 1,260.02 and 581.28 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.90 : 1,260.02 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.90/1,260.02 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.90x = 1,260.02 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.90x = 732,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,421.52/912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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