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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.52, 991.98 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.52, 991.98 and 552.40 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.52 : 991.98 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.52/991.98 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.52x = 991.98 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.52x = 547,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,967.27/718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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