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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.06, 986.70 and 420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.06, 986.70 and 420.22 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.06 : 986.70 = 420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.06/986.70 = 420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.06x = 986.70 × 420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.06x = 414,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,631.07/715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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