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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.37, 987.36 and 420.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.37, 987.36 and 420.69 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.37 : 987.36 = 420.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.37/987.36 = 420.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.37x = 987.36 × 420.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.37x = 415,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,374.60/715.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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