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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.74, 968.04 and 618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.74, 968.04 and 618.78 is: 921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.74 : 968.04 = 618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.74/968.04 = 618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.74x = 968.04 × 618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.74x = 599,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,003.79/649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.91

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