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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.80, 1,258.56 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.80, 1,258.56 and 617.06 is: 851.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.80 : 1,258.56 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.80/1,258.56 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.80x = 1,258.56 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.80x = 776,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,610.18/911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.74

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