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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.56, 987.94 and 549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.56, 987.94 and 549.46 is: 758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.56 : 987.94 = 549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.56/987.94 = 549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.56x = 987.94 × 549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.56x = 542,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,833.51/715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.61

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