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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 988.08 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 988.08 and 540.96 is: 746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 988.08 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/988.08 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 988.08 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 534,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,511.76/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.61

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