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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.53, 987.39 and 431.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.53, 987.39 and 431.95 is: 596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.53 : 987.39 = 431.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.53/987.39 = 431.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.53x = 987.39 × 431.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.53x = 426,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,502.49/715.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.06

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