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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.19, 991.46 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.19, 991.46 and 548.76 is: 757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.19 : 991.46 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.19/991.46 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.19x = 991.46 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.19x = 544,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,068.63/718.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.56

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