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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.32, 990.36 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.32, 990.36 and 551.08 is: 761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.32 : 990.36 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.32/990.36 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.32x = 990.36 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.32x = 545,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,767.59/716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.90

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