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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 986.37 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 986.37 and 548.34 is: 757.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 986.37 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/986.37 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 986.37 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 540,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,866.13/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.07

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