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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.79, 988.32 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.79, 988.32 and 541 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.79 : 988.32 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.79/988.32 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.79x = 988.32 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.79x = 534,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,681.12/717.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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