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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 761.10 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 761.10 and 517.44 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 761.10 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/761.10 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 761.10 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 393,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,823.58/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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