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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,123.31 and 618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,123.31 and 618.49 is: 926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,123.31 = 618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,123.31 = 618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,123.31 × 618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 694,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,747.29/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.38

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