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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.51, 1,001.58 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.51, 1,001.58 and 621.14 is: 856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.51 : 1,001.58 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.51/1,001.58 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.51x = 1,001.58 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.51x = 622,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,116.39/726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.31

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