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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.20, 1,466.72 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.20, 1,466.72 and 621 is: 856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.20 : 1,466.72 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.20/1,466.72 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.20x = 1,466.72 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.20x = 910,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,833.12/1,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.69

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