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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.56, 990.12 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.56, 990.12 and 562.48 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.56 : 990.12 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.56/990.12 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.56x = 990.12 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.56x = 556,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,922.70/716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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