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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.93, 1,436.48 and 621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.93, 1,436.48 and 621.56 is: 857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.93 : 1,436.48 = 621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.93/1,436.48 = 621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.93x = 1,436.48 × 621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.93x = 892,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,848.22/1,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.74

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