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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.17, 982.36 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.17, 982.36 and 547.44 is: 756.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.17 : 982.36 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.17/982.36 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.17x = 982.36 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.17x = 537,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,783.16/711.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.19

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