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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.78, 1,083.93 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.78, 1,083.93 and 551.53 is: 824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.78 : 1,083.93 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.78/1,083.93 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.78x = 1,083.93 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.78x = 597,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,819.91/724.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.83

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