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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.92, 989.82 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.92, 989.82 and 550.84 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.92 : 989.82 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.92/989.82 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.92x = 989.82 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.92x = 545,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,232.45/716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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