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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.62, 987.57 and 405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.62, 987.57 and 405.06 is: 558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.62 : 987.57 = 405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.62/987.57 = 405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.62x = 987.57 × 405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.62x = 400,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,025.10/715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.99

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