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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,085.85 and 551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,085.85 and 551.37 is: 825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,085.85 = 551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,085.85 = 551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,085.85 × 551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 598,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,705.11/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.82

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