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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 1,065.24 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 1,065.24 and 549.51 is: 822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 1,065.24 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/1,065.24 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 1,065.24 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 585,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,360.03/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.70

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