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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.54, 1,084.76 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.54, 1,084.76 and 551.92 is: 826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.54 : 1,084.76 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.54/1,084.76 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.54x = 1,084.76 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.54x = 598,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,700.74/724.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.32

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