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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 991.68 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 991.68 and 542.64 is: 749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 991.68 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/991.68 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 991.68 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 538,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,125.24/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.90

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