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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.18, 1,115.73 and 610.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.18, 1,115.73 and 610.49 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.18 : 1,115.73 = 610.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.18/1,115.73 = 610.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.18x = 1,115.73 × 610.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.18x = 681,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,142.01/747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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