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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.23, 987.47 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.23, 987.47 and 549.12 is: 758.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.23 : 987.47 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.23/987.47 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.23x = 987.47 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.23x = 542,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,236.78/715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.13

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