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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.72, 987.84 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.72, 987.84 and 405.28 is: 559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.72 : 987.84 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.72/987.84 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.72x = 987.84 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.72x = 400,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,351.80/715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.37

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