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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,132.80 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,132.80 and 618.40 is: 926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,132.80 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,132.80 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,132.80 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 700,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,523.52/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.50

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