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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.51, 987.42 and 420.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.51, 987.42 and 420.95 is: 580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.51 : 987.42 = 420.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.51/987.42 = 420.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.51x = 987.42 × 420.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.51x = 415,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,649.39/715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.91

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