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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 987.14 and 400.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 987.14 and 400.58 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 987.14 = 400.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/987.14 = 400.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 987.14 × 400.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 395,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,421.60/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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