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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.09, 1,023.42 and 618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.09, 1,023.42 and 618.16 is: 852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.09 : 1,023.42 = 618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.09/1,023.42 = 618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.09x = 1,023.42 × 618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.09x = 632,637.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,637.31/742.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.51

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