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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.09, 1,081.89 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.09, 1,081.89 and 618.96 is: 926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.09 : 1,081.89 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.09/1,081.89 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.09x = 1,081.89 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.09x = 669,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,646.63/723.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.09

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