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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 987.53 and 420.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 987.53 and 420.87 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 987.53 = 420.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/987.53 = 420.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 987.53 × 420.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 415,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,619.65/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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