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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 991.45 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 991.45 and 552.51 is: 762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 991.45 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/991.45 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 991.45 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 547,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,786.04/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.31

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