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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.82, 983.79 and 536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.82, 983.79 and 536.86 is: 741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.82 : 983.79 = 536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.82/983.79 = 536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.82x = 983.79 × 536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.82x = 528,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,157.50/711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.98

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