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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.11, 985.91 and 548.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.11, 985.91 and 548.00 is: 756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.11 : 985.91 = 548.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.11/985.91 = 548.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.11x = 985.91 × 548.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.11x = 540,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,271.01/714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.57

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