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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.74, 985.57 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.74, 985.57 and 549.35 is: 757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.74 : 985.57 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.74/985.57 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.74x = 985.57 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.74x = 541,420.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,420.27/714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.51

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