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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,013.58 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,013.58 and 621.72 is: 860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,013.58 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,013.58 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,013.58 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 630,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,162.96/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.17

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