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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,037.48 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,037.48 and 618.80 is: 854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,037.48 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,037.48 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,037.48 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 641,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,984.34/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.37

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