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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,110 and 618.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,110 and 618.87 is: 927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,110 = 618.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,110 = 618.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,110 × 618.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 686,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,945.70/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.05

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