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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.82, 990.82 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.82, 990.82 and 541.52 is: 746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.82 : 990.82 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.82/990.82 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.82x = 990.82 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.82x = 536,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,548.85/718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.43

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