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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 986.58 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 986.58 and 539.58 is: 745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 986.58 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/986.58 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 986.58 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 532,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,338.84/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.01

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