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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.51, 990.13 and 530.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.51, 990.13 and 530.93 is: 732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.51 : 990.13 = 530.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.51/990.13 = 530.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.51x = 990.13 × 530.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.51x = 525,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,689.72/717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.66

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