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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.51, 989.24 and 550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.51, 989.24 and 550.27 is: 760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.51 : 989.24 = 550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.51/989.24 = 550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.51x = 989.24 × 550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.51x = 544,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,343.87/715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.78

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