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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 989.28 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 989.28 and 542.04 is: 748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 989.28 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/989.28 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 989.28 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 536,229.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,229.33/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.25

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