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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,068.93 and 552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,068.93 and 552.65 is: 827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,068.93 = 552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,068.93 = 552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,068.93 × 552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 590,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,738.82/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.09

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