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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.92, 987.06 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.92, 987.06 and 548.84 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.92 : 987.06 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.92/987.06 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.92x = 987.06 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.92x = 541,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,733.08/714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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