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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.25, 1,073.78 and 618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.25, 1,073.78 and 618.37 is: 928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.25 : 1,073.78 = 618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.25/1,073.78 = 618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.25x = 1,073.78 × 618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.25x = 663,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,993.34/715.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.34

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