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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.86, 1,069.88 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.86, 1,069.88 and 551.20 is: 826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.86 : 1,069.88 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.86/1,069.88 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.86x = 1,069.88 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.86x = 589,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,717.86/713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.10

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