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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.42, 982.62 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.42, 982.62 and 550.13 is: 758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.42 : 982.62 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.42/982.62 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.42x = 982.62 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.42x = 540,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,568.74/712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.78

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