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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 986.45 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 986.45 and 539.84 is: 744.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 986.45 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/986.45 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 986.45 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 532,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,517.54/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.99

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