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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.26, 990.54 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.26, 990.54 and 552.48 is: 761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.26 : 990.54 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.26/990.54 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.26x = 990.54 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.26x = 547,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,253.54/718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.92

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