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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.27, 1,001.49 and 621.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.27, 1,001.49 and 621.71 is: 857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.27 : 1,001.49 = 621.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.27/1,001.49 = 621.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.27x = 1,001.49 × 621.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.27x = 622,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,631.34/726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.30

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