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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.55, 1,069.80 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.55, 1,069.80 and 551.20 is: 825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.55 : 1,069.80 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.55/1,069.80 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.55x = 1,069.80 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.55x = 589,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,673.76/714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.24

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