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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,036.80 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,036.80 and 618.84 is: 855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,036.80 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,036.80 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,036.80 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 641,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,613.31/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.42

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