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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.62, 987.62 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.62, 987.62 and 420.92 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.62 : 987.62 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.62/987.62 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.62x = 987.62 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.62x = 415,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,701.97/715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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