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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,086.54 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,086.54 and 551.40 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,086.54 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,086.54 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,086.54 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 599,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,118.16/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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