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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 982.08 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 982.08 and 553.68 is: 764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 982.08 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/982.08 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 982.08 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 543,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,758.05/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.33

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