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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.09, 991.44 and 552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.09, 991.44 and 552.01 is: 762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.09 : 991.44 = 552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.09/991.44 = 552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.09x = 991.44 × 552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.09x = 547,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,284.79/718.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.14

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