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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.54, 1,100.70 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.54, 1,100.70 and 551.10 is: 828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.54 : 1,100.70 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.54/1,100.70 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.54x = 1,100.70 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.54x = 606,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,595.77/732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.07

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