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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.62, 982.49 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.62, 982.49 and 545.52 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.62 : 982.49 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.62/982.49 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.62x = 982.49 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.62x = 535,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,967.94/711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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