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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 990.38 and 553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 990.38 and 553.22 is: 764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 990.38 = 553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/990.38 = 553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 990.38 × 553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 547,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,890.31/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.16

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