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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.83, 988.38 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.83, 988.38 and 549.78 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.83 : 988.38 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.83/988.38 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.83x = 988.38 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.83x = 543,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,391.56/715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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