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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.31, 989.10 and 551.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.31, 989.10 and 551.91 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.31 : 989.10 = 551.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.31/989.10 = 551.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.31x = 989.10 × 551.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.31x = 545,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,894.18/717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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