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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.39, 1,085.83 and 550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.39, 1,085.83 and 550.57 is: 825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.39 : 1,085.83 = 550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.39/1,085.83 = 550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.39x = 1,085.83 × 550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.39x = 597,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,825.42/724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.28

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