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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.75, 990.62 and 542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.75, 990.62 and 542.79 is: 749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.75 : 990.62 = 542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.75/990.62 = 542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.75x = 990.62 × 542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.75x = 537,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,695.92/717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.14

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