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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.20, 1,110.60 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.20, 1,110.60 and 618.80 is: 927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.20 : 1,110.60 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.20/1,110.60 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.20x = 1,110.60 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.20x = 687,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,239.28/741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.20

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