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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 988.79 and 550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 988.79 and 550.09 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 988.79 = 550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/988.79 = 550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 988.79 × 550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 543,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,918.55/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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