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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 987.06 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 987.06 and 404.82 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 987.06 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/987.06 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 987.06 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 399,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,581.63/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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