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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.82, 988.02 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.82, 988.02 and 541.86 is: 746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.82 : 988.02 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.82/988.02 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.82x = 988.02 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.82x = 535,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,368.52/716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.87

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