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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.84, 1,074.24 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.84, 1,074.24 and 551.68 is: 826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.84 : 1,074.24 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.84/1,074.24 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.84x = 1,074.24 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.84x = 592,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,636.72/716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.74

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