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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.70, 987.73 and 420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.70, 987.73 and 420.82 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.70 : 987.73 = 420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.70/987.73 = 420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.70x = 987.73 × 420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.70x = 415,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,656.54/715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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