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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.74, 987.59 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.74, 987.59 and 420.93 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.74 : 987.59 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.74/987.59 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.74x = 987.59 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.74x = 415,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,707.31/715.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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