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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 982.98 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 982.98 and 546.68 is: 753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 982.98 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/982.98 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 982.98 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 537,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,375.51/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.94

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