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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.69, 989.39 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.69, 989.39 and 547.26 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.69 : 989.39 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.69/989.39 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.69x = 989.39 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.69x = 541,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,449.69/716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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