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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.41, 1,028.05 and 618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.41, 1,028.05 and 618.83 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.41 : 1,028.05 = 618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.41/1,028.05 = 618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.41x = 1,028.05 × 618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.41x = 636,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,185.35/744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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