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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.88, 1,043.76 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.88, 1,043.76 and 618 is: 849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.88 : 1,043.76 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.88/1,043.76 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.88x = 1,043.76 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.88x = 645,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,043.68/758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.99

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