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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.77, 992.33 and 552.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.77, 992.33 and 552.66 is: 763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.77 : 992.33 = 552.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.77/992.33 = 552.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.77x = 992.33 × 552.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.77x = 548,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,421.10/718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.00

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