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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.17, 987.48 and 541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.17, 987.48 and 541.38 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.17 : 987.48 = 541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.17/987.48 = 541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.17x = 987.48 × 541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.17x = 534,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,601.92/715.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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