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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.22, 987.01 and 420.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.22, 987.01 and 420.74 is: 580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.22 : 987.01 = 420.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.22/987.01 = 420.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.22x = 987.01 × 420.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.22x = 415,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,272.30/715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.62

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