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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.24, 1,033.09 and 551.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.24, 1,033.09 and 551.77 is: 829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.24 : 1,033.09 = 551.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.24/1,033.09 = 551.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.24x = 1,033.09 × 551.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.24x = 570,024.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,024.11/687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.44

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