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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.82, 988.39 and 549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.82, 988.39 and 549.77 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.82 : 988.39 = 549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.82/988.39 = 549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.82x = 988.39 × 549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.82x = 543,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,387.17/715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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