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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 987.57 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 987.57 and 420.90 is: 580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 987.57 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/987.57 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 987.57 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 415,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,668.21/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.84

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