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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.42, 987.75 and 549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.42, 987.75 and 549.34 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.42 : 987.75 = 549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.42/987.75 = 549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.42x = 987.75 × 549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.42x = 542,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,605.65/715.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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