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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 761.64 and 516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 761.64 and 516.68 is: 713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 761.64 = 516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/761.64 = 516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 761.64 × 516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 393,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,524.16/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.50

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