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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.76, 987.60 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.76, 987.60 and 420.96 is: 580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.76 : 987.60 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.76/987.60 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.76x = 987.60 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.76x = 415,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,740.10/715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.84

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