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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,097.76 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,097.76 and 551.04 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,097.76 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,097.76 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,097.76 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 604,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,909.67/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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