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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.74, 1,068.18 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.74, 1,068.18 and 552.15 is: 826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.74 : 1,068.18 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.74/1,068.18 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.74x = 1,068.18 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.74x = 589,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,790.25/713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.34

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