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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.27, 986.13 and 548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.27, 986.13 and 548.03 is: 757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.27 : 986.13 = 548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.27/986.13 = 548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.27x = 986.13 × 548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.27x = 540,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,423.89/713.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.68

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