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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.11, 991.47 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.11, 991.47 and 552.03 is: 762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.11 : 991.47 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.11/991.47 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.11x = 991.47 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.11x = 547,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,321.18/718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.17

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