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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 977.88 and 543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 977.88 and 543.33 is: 748.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 977.88 = 543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/977.88 = 543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 977.88 × 543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 531,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,311.54/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.87

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