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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 920.39 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 920.39 and 611.73 is: 911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 920.39 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/920.39 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 920.39 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 563,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,027.12/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.40

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