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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.54, 1,047.26 and 618.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.54, 1,047.26 and 618.98 is: 854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.54 : 1,047.26 = 618.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.54/1,047.26 = 618.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.54x = 1,047.26 × 618.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.54x = 648,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,224.66/758.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.57

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