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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 988.05 and 551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 988.05 and 551.24 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 988.05 = 551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/988.05 = 551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 988.05 × 551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 544,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,652.68/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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