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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.78, 1,122.59 and 618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.78, 1,122.59 and 618.37 is: 927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.78 : 1,122.59 = 618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.78/1,122.59 = 618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.78x = 1,122.59 × 618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.78x = 694,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,174.72/748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.08

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