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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.59, 1,024.11 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.59, 1,024.11 and 618.66 is: 853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.59 : 1,024.11 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.59/1,024.11 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.59x = 1,024.11 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.59x = 633,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,575.89/742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.20

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