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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.80, 987.76 and 421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.80, 987.76 and 421.01 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.80 : 987.76 = 421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.80/987.76 = 421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.80x = 987.76 × 421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.80x = 415,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,856.40/715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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