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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.64, 982.32 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.64, 982.32 and 537.68 is: 741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.64 : 982.32 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.64/982.32 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.64x = 982.32 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.64x = 528,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,173.82/712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.15

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