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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.76, 988.68 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.76, 988.68 and 540 is: 744.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.76 : 988.68 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.76/988.68 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.76x = 988.68 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.76x = 533,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,887.20/716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.86

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