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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 990.29 and 553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 990.29 and 553.19 is: 764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 990.29 = 553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/990.29 = 553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 990.29 × 553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 547,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,814.96/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.13

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