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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.75, 1,257.39 and 617.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.75, 1,257.39 and 617.42 is: 851.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.75 : 1,257.39 = 617.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.75/1,257.39 = 617.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.75x = 1,257.39 × 617.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.75x = 776,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,337.73/911.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.48

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