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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.59, 986.54 and 545.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.59, 986.54 and 545.21 is: 752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.59 : 986.54 = 545.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.59/986.54 = 545.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.59x = 986.54 × 545.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.59x = 537,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,863.81/714.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.69

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