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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.42, 990.36 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.42, 990.36 and 540.45 is: 746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.42 : 990.36 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.42/990.36 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.42x = 990.36 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.42x = 535,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,240.06/717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.06

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