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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.25, 987.03 and 420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.25, 987.03 and 420.54 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.25 : 987.03 = 420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.25/987.03 = 420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.25x = 987.03 × 420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.25x = 415,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,085.60/715.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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