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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.02, 990.90 and 562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.02, 990.90 and 562.50 is: 776.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.02 : 990.90 = 562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.02/990.90 = 562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.02x = 990.90 × 562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.02x = 557,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,381.25/718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.28

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