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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.98, 988.98 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.98, 988.98 and 551.04 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.98 : 988.98 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.98/988.98 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.98x = 988.98 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.98x = 544,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,967.54/715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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