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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.76, 989.22 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.76, 989.22 and 542.80 is: 748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.76 : 989.22 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.76/989.22 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.76x = 989.22 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.76x = 536,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,948.62/717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.09

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