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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.56, 1,036.20 and 618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.56, 1,036.20 and 618.31 is: 852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.56 : 1,036.20 = 618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.56/1,036.20 = 618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.56x = 1,036.20 × 618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.56x = 640,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,692.82/751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.48

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