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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.49, 1,258.80 and 617.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.49, 1,258.80 and 617.86 is: 852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.49 : 1,258.80 = 617.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.49/1,258.80 = 617.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.49x = 1,258.80 × 617.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.49x = 777,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,762.17/912.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.35

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