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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.51, 987.84 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.51, 987.84 and 549.40 is: 758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.51 : 987.84 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.51/987.84 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.51x = 987.84 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.51x = 542,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,719.30/715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.51

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