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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 987.42 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 987.42 and 405 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 987.42 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/987.42 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 987.42 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 399,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,905.10/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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