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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.15, 1,002.08 and 621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.15, 1,002.08 and 621.11 is: 857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.15 : 1,002.08 = 621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.15/1,002.08 = 621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.15x = 1,002.08 × 621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.15x = 622,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,401.91/726.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.13

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