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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.92, 1,259.47 and 598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.92, 1,259.47 and 598.09 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.92 : 1,259.47 = 598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.92/1,259.47 = 598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.92x = 1,259.47 × 598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.92x = 753,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,276.41/912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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