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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.60, 1,258.38 and 617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.60, 1,258.38 and 617.72 is: 852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.60 : 1,258.38 = 617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.60/1,258.38 = 617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.60x = 1,258.38 × 617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.60x = 777,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,326.49/911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.71

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