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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.51, 987.50 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.51, 987.50 and 421.03 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.51 : 987.50 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.51/987.50 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.51x = 987.50 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.51x = 415,767.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,767.13/715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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