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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.84, 991.04 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.84, 991.04 and 542.88 is: 749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.84 : 991.04 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.84/991.04 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.84x = 991.04 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.84x = 538,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,013.08/717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.49

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