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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.62, 987.57 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.62, 987.57 and 396.60 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.62 : 987.57 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.62/987.57 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.62x = 987.57 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.62x = 391,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,670.26/715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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