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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.71, 1,289.79 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.71, 1,289.79 and 617.49 is: 924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.71 : 1,289.79 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.71/1,289.79 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.71x = 1,289.79 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.71x = 796,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,432.43/861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.25

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