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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 989.43 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 989.43 and 550.53 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 989.43 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/989.43 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 989.43 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 544,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,710.90/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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