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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 985.23 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 985.23 and 548.64 is: 756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 985.23 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/985.23 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 985.23 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 540,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,536.59/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.61

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