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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.63, 987.59 and 400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.63, 987.59 and 400.89 is: 553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.63 : 987.59 = 400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.63/987.59 = 400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.63x = 987.59 × 400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.63x = 395,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,914.96/715.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.24

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