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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.72, 987.50 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.72, 987.50 and 435.97 is: 601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.72 : 987.50 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.72/987.50 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.72x = 987.50 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.72x = 430,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,520.38/715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.52

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