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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 989.01 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 989.01 and 542.16 is: 748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 989.01 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/989.01 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 989.01 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 536,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,201.66/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.84

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