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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,258.04 and 616.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,258.04 and 616.75 is: 850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,258.04 = 616.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,258.04 = 616.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,258.04 × 616.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 775,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,893.02/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.77

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