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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 982.40 and 545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 982.40 and 545.46 is: 753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 982.40 = 545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/982.40 = 545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 982.40 × 545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 535,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,857.18/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.08

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