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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.13, 1,088.12 and 621.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.13, 1,088.12 and 621.46 is: 931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.13 : 1,088.12 = 621.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.13/1,088.12 = 621.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.13x = 1,088.12 × 621.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.13x = 676,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,216.35/726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.26

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