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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.47, 987.50 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.47, 987.50 and 405.03 is: 559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.47 : 987.50 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.47/987.50 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.47x = 987.50 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.47x = 399,965.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,965.10/715.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.02

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