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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.26, 1,202.61 and 621.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.26, 1,202.61 and 621.01 is: 929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.26 : 1,202.61 = 621.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.26/1,202.61 = 621.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.26x = 1,202.61 × 621.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.26x = 746,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,836.67/803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.76

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