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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.02, 1,259.01 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.02, 1,259.01 and 617.76 is: 852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.02 : 1,259.01 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.02/1,259.01 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.02x = 1,259.01 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.02x = 777,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,766.02/912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.80

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