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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.03, 1,008.20 and 551.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.03, 1,008.20 and 551.91 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.03 : 1,008.20 = 551.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.03/1,008.20 = 551.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.03x = 1,008.20 × 551.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.03x = 556,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,432.90/675.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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