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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.73, 982.52 and 554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.73, 982.52 and 554.05 is: 764.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.73 : 982.52 = 554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.73/982.52 = 554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.73x = 982.52 × 554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.73x = 544,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,364.13/711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.85

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