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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.96, 990.16 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.96, 990.16 and 552.60 is: 762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.96 : 990.16 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.96/990.16 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.96x = 990.16 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.96x = 547,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,162.42/717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.11

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