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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.09, 1,013.58 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.09, 1,013.58 and 552.24 is: 829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.09 : 1,013.58 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.09/1,013.58 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.09x = 1,013.58 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.09x = 559,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,739.42/675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.13

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