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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 981.90 and 546.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 981.90 and 546.57 is: 753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 981.90 = 546.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/981.90 = 546.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 981.90 × 546.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 536,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,677.08/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.80

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