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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 989.39 and 550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 989.39 and 550.52 is: 760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 989.39 = 550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/989.39 = 550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 989.39 × 550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 544,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,682.83/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.08

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