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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 986.78 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 986.78 and 420.52 is: 580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 986.78 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/986.78 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 986.78 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 414,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,960.73/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.23

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