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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.33, 987.71 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.33, 987.71 and 549.28 is: 758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.33 : 987.71 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.33/987.71 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.33x = 987.71 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.33x = 542,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,529.35/715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.43

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