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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.78, 987.78 and 436.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.78, 987.78 and 436.03 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.78 : 987.78 = 436.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.78/987.78 = 436.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.78x = 987.78 × 436.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.78x = 430,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,696.77/715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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