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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.78, 987.77 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.78, 987.77 and 401.09 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.78 : 987.77 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.78/987.77 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.78x = 987.77 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.78x = 396,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,185.13/715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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