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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 990.66 and 553.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 990.66 and 553.16 is: 763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 990.66 = 553.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/990.66 = 553.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 990.66 × 553.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 547,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,993.49/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.95

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