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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.80, 1,069.22 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.80, 1,069.22 and 550.68 is: 826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.80 : 1,069.22 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.80/1,069.22 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.80x = 1,069.22 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.80x = 588,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,795.32/712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.03

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