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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.56, 1,098.96 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.56, 1,098.96 and 618.08 is: 927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.56 : 1,098.96 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.56/1,098.96 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.56x = 1,098.96 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.56x = 679,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,245.20/732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.22

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