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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.11, 990.08 and 551.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.11, 990.08 and 551.02 is: 760.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.11 : 990.08 = 551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.11/990.08 = 551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.11x = 990.08 × 551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.11x = 545,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,553.88/717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.77

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