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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.16, 1,046.71 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.16, 1,046.71 and 618.88 is: 853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.16 : 1,046.71 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.16/1,046.71 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.16x = 1,046.71 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.16x = 647,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,787.88/759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.30

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