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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 986.04 and 549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 986.04 and 549.58 is: 757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 986.04 = 549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/986.04 = 549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 986.04 × 549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 541,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,907.86/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.96

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