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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 986.22 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 986.22 and 548.22 is: 756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 986.22 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/986.22 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 986.22 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 540,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,665.53/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.92

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