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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.93, 1,258.92 and 746.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.93, 1,258.92 and 746.61 is: 1,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.93 : 1,258.92 = 746.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.93/1,258.92 = 746.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.93x = 1,258.92 × 746.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.93x = 939,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,922.26/912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.57

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