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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.01, 1,067.49 and 551.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.01, 1,067.49 and 551.01 is: 824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.01 : 1,067.49 = 551.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.01/1,067.49 = 551.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.01x = 1,067.49 × 551.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.01x = 588,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,197.66/713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.95

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