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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.51, 989.22 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.51, 989.22 and 550.40 is: 759.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.51 : 989.22 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.51/989.22 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.51x = 989.22 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.51x = 544,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,466.69/716.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.89

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