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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.75, 1,256.75 and 616.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.75, 1,256.75 and 616.50 is: 849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.75 : 1,256.75 = 616.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.75/1,256.75 = 616.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.75x = 1,256.75 × 616.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.75x = 774,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,786.38/911.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.78

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