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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.51, 1,082.47 and 618.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.51, 1,082.47 and 618.78 is: 927.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.51 : 1,082.47 = 618.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.51/1,082.47 = 618.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.51x = 1,082.47 × 618.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.51x = 669,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,802.28/722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.06

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