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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.55, 990.12 and 559.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.55, 990.12 and 559.56 is: 773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.55 : 990.12 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.55/990.12 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.55x = 990.12 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.55x = 554,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,031.55/716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.19

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