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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.64, 1,306.17 and 611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.64, 1,306.17 and 611.42 is: 915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.64 : 1,306.17 = 611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.64/1,306.17 = 611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.64x = 1,306.17 × 611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.64x = 798,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,611.93/872.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.17

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