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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.60, 1,076.34 and 618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.60, 1,076.34 and 618.18 is: 923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.60 : 1,076.34 = 618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.60/1,076.34 = 618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.60x = 1,076.34 × 618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.60x = 665,371.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,371.86/720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.36

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