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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.68, 981.48 and 546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.68, 981.48 and 546.23 is: 753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.68 : 981.48 = 546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.68/981.48 = 546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.68x = 981.48 × 546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.68x = 536,116.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,116.27/711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.32

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