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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.76, 984.06 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.76, 984.06 and 546.52 is: 755.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.76 : 984.06 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.76/984.06 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.76x = 984.06 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.76x = 537,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,806.01/711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.60

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