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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.21, 1,084.88 and 551.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.21, 1,084.88 and 551.17 is: 825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.21 : 1,084.88 = 551.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.21/1,084.88 = 551.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.21x = 1,084.88 × 551.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.21x = 597,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,950.55/724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.66

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