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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.33, 987.15 and 420.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.33, 987.15 and 420.77 is: 580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.33 : 987.15 = 420.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.33/987.15 = 420.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.33x = 987.15 × 420.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.33x = 415,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,363.11/715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.66

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