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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.82, 985.63 and 547.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.82, 985.63 and 547.77 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.82 : 985.63 = 547.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.82/985.63 = 547.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.82x = 985.63 × 547.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.82x = 539,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,898.55/713.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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