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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.10, 986.87 and 420.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.10, 986.87 and 420.35 is: 580.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.10 : 986.87 = 420.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.10/986.87 = 420.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.10x = 986.87 × 420.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.10x = 414,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,828.70/715.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.10

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