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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.77, 982.44 and 546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.77, 982.44 and 546.72 is: 753.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.77 : 982.44 = 546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.77/982.44 = 546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.77x = 982.44 × 546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.77x = 537,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,119.60/712.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.57

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