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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.72, 1,110.96 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.72, 1,110.96 and 618.60 is: 926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.72 : 1,110.96 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.72/1,110.96 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.72x = 1,110.96 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.72x = 687,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,239.86/741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.55

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