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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.41, 1,257.68 and 616.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.41, 1,257.68 and 616.77 is: 851.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.41 : 1,257.68 = 616.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.41/1,257.68 = 616.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.41x = 1,257.68 × 616.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.41x = 775,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,700.84/911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.10

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