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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.59, 987.35 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.59, 987.35 and 405.09 is: 558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.59 : 987.35 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.59/987.35 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.59x = 987.35 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.59x = 399,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,963.59/715.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.93

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