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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.36, 987.15 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.36, 987.15 and 420.52 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.36 : 987.15 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.36/987.15 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.36x = 987.15 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.36x = 415,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,111.38/715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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