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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.53, 1,066.37 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.53, 1,066.37 and 550.53 is: 823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.53 : 1,066.37 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.53/1,066.37 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.53x = 1,066.37 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.53x = 587,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,065.92/712.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.92

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