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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 1,069.11 and 621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 1,069.11 and 621.50 is: 932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 1,069.11 = 621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/1,069.11 = 621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 1,069.11 × 621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 664,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,446.52/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.22

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