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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.69, 987.66 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.69, 987.66 and 420.88 is: 580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.69 : 987.66 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.69/987.66 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.69x = 987.66 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.69x = 415,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,686.34/715.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.82

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