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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.59, 990.07 and 551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.59, 990.07 and 551.51 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.59 : 990.07 = 551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.59/990.07 = 551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.59x = 990.07 × 551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.59x = 546,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,033.99/717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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