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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.70, 989.98 and 552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.70, 989.98 and 552.94 is: 763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.70 : 989.98 = 552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.70/989.98 = 552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.70x = 989.98 × 552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.70x = 547,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,399.54/716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.78

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