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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,256.76 and 616.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,256.76 and 616.92 is: 850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,256.76 = 616.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,256.76 = 616.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,256.76 × 616.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 775,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,320.38/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.36

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