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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.68, 987.39 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.68, 987.39 and 420.90 is: 580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.68 : 987.39 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.68/987.39 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.68x = 987.39 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.68x = 415,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,592.45/715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.70

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