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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,035.84 and 618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,035.84 and 618.06 is: 852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,035.84 = 618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,035.84 = 618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,035.84 × 618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 640,211.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,211.27/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.09

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