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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.91, 1,082.87 and 550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.91, 1,082.87 and 550.73 is: 826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.91 : 1,082.87 = 550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.91/1,082.87 = 550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.91x = 1,082.87 × 550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.91x = 596,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,371.01/721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.10

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