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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.57, 975.18 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.57, 975.18 and 541.47 is: 746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.57 : 975.18 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.57/975.18 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.57x = 975.18 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.57x = 528,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,030.71/707.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.26

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