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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,133.57 and 618.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,133.57 and 618.09 is: 929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,133.57 = 618.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,133.57 = 618.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,133.57 × 618.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 700,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,649.83/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.20

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