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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,123.10 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,123.10 and 611.08 is: 918.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,123.10 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,123.10 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,123.10 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 686,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,303.95/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.70

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