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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.27, 1,086.30 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.27, 1,086.30 and 551.04 is: 824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.27 : 1,086.30 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.27/1,086.30 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.27x = 1,086.30 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.27x = 598,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,594.75/726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.20

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