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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.76, 987.72 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.76, 987.72 and 401.03 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.76 : 987.72 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.76/987.72 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.76x = 987.72 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.76x = 396,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,105.35/715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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