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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.31, 1,113.08 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.31, 1,113.08 and 621.27 is: 930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.31 : 1,113.08 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.31/1,113.08 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.31x = 1,113.08 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.31x = 691,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,520.11/743.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.33

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