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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,257.63 and 616.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,257.63 and 616.76 is: 851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,257.63 = 616.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,257.63 = 616.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,257.63 × 616.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 775,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,655.88/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.42

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