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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,113.03 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,113.03 and 618.12 is: 930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,113.03 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,113.03 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,113.03 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 687,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,986.10/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.87

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