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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.89, 1,086.58 and 551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.89, 1,086.58 and 551.07 is: 826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.89 : 1,086.58 = 551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.89/1,086.58 = 551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.89x = 1,086.58 × 551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.89x = 598,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,781.64/724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.03

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