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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716, 988.40 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716, 988.40 and 550.88 is: 760.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716 : 988.40 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716/988.40 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716x = 988.40 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716x = 544,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,489.79/716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.46

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