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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.06, 1,257.75 and 612.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.06, 1,257.75 and 612.73 is: 845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.06 : 1,257.75 = 612.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.06/1,257.75 = 612.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.06x = 1,257.75 × 612.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.06x = 770,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,661.16/911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.90

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