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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.64, 1,099.44 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.64, 1,099.44 and 551.58 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.64 : 1,099.44 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.64/1,099.44 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.64x = 1,099.44 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.64x = 606,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,429.12/734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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