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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.42, 991.89 and 552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.42, 991.89 and 552.34 is: 762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.42 : 991.89 = 552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.42/991.89 = 552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.42x = 991.89 × 552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.42x = 547,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,860.52/718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.59

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