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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.54, 1,085.17 and 618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.54, 1,085.17 and 618.10 is: 921.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.54 : 1,085.17 = 618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.54/1,085.17 = 618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.54x = 1,085.17 × 618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.54x = 670,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,743.58/727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.93

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