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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.32, 991.74 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.32, 991.74 and 552.08 is: 763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.32 : 991.74 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.32/991.74 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.32x = 991.74 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.32x = 547,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,519.82/717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.29

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