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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.82, 1,021.23 and 621.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.82, 1,021.23 and 621.91 is: 857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.82 : 1,021.23 = 621.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.82/1,021.23 = 621.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.82x = 1,021.23 × 621.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.82x = 635,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,113.15/740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.31

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