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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.65, 1,130.09 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.65, 1,130.09 and 618.03 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.65 : 1,130.09 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.65/1,130.09 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.65x = 1,130.09 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.65x = 698,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,426.43/754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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