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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.84, 985.92 and 547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.84, 985.92 and 547.70 is: 756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.84 : 985.92 = 547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.84/985.92 = 547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.84x = 985.92 × 547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.84x = 539,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,988.38/713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.46

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