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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,119.54 and 616.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,119.54 and 616.62 is: 923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,119.54 = 616.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,119.54 = 616.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,119.54 × 616.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 690,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,330.75/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.10

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