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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.60, 1,013.30 and 618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.60, 1,013.30 and 618.52 is: 850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.60 : 1,013.30 = 618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.60/1,013.30 = 618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.60x = 1,013.30 × 618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.60x = 626,746.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,746.32/736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.86

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