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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 991.68 and 543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 991.68 and 543.92 is: 750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 991.68 = 543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/991.68 = 543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 991.68 × 543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 539,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,394.59/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.33

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