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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.51, 1,074.33 and 551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.51, 1,074.33 and 551.56 is: 827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.51 : 1,074.33 = 551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.51/1,074.33 = 551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.51x = 1,074.33 × 551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.51x = 592,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,557.45/716.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.01

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