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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.52, 985.32 and 537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.52, 985.32 and 537.90 is: 741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.52 : 985.32 = 537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.52/985.32 = 537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.52x = 985.32 × 537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.52x = 530,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,003.63/714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.76

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