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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 975.54 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 975.54 and 541.15 is: 745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 975.54 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/975.54 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 975.54 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 527,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,913.06/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.74

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