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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.85, 986.94 and 548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.85, 986.94 and 548.74 is: 757.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.85 : 986.94 = 548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.85/986.94 = 548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.85x = 986.94 × 548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.85x = 541,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,574.69/714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.61

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