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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.26, 990.57 and 552.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.26, 990.57 and 552.18 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.26 : 990.57 = 552.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.26/990.57 = 552.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.26x = 990.57 × 552.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.26x = 546,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,972.94/718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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