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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.27, 990.26 and 551.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.27, 990.26 and 551.15 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.27 : 990.26 = 551.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.27/990.26 = 551.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.27x = 990.26 × 551.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.27x = 545,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,781.80/717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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