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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,099.44 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,099.44 and 551.88 is: 828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,099.44 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,099.44 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,099.44 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 606,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,758.95/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.63

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