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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.06, 1,114.36 and 618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.06, 1,114.36 and 618.54 is: 928.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.06 : 1,114.36 = 618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.06/1,114.36 = 618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.06x = 1,114.36 × 618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.06x = 689,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,270.51/742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.86

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