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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 986.22 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 986.22 and 537.44 is: 741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 986.22 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/986.22 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 986.22 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 530,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,036.12/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.92

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