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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 985.96 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 985.96 and 549.06 is: 757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 985.96 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/985.96 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 985.96 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 541,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,344.90/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.87

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