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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,257.54 and 617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,257.54 and 617.24 is: 851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,257.54 = 617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,257.54 = 617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,257.54 × 617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 776,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,203.99/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.36

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