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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.30, 987.60 and 549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.30, 987.60 and 549.22 is: 758.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.30 : 987.60 = 549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.30/987.60 = 549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.30x = 987.60 × 549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.30x = 542,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,409.67/715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.30

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