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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 987.48 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 987.48 and 584.72 is: 807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 987.48 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/987.48 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 987.48 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 577,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,399.31/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.24

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