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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,011.90 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,011.90 and 621.66 is: 857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,011.90 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,011.90 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,011.90 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 629,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,057.75/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.12

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