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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.33, 990.45 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.33, 990.45 and 551.28 is: 761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.33 : 990.45 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.33/990.45 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.33x = 990.45 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.33x = 546,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,015.28/717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.18

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