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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.42, 1,114.80 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.42, 1,114.80 and 613.62 is: 918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.42 : 1,114.80 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.42/1,114.80 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.42x = 1,114.80 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.42x = 684,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,063.58/744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.92

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