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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.07, 988.74 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.07, 988.74 and 550.02 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.07 : 988.74 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.07/988.74 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.07x = 988.74 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.07x = 543,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,826.77/716.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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