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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.90, 1,261.26 and 652.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.90, 1,261.26 and 652.08 is: 900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.90 : 1,261.26 = 652.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.90/1,261.26 = 652.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.90x = 1,261.26 × 652.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.90x = 822,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,442.42/912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.91

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