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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.80, 988.02 and 420.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.80, 988.02 and 420.96 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.80 : 988.02 = 420.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.80/988.02 = 420.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.80x = 988.02 × 420.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.80x = 415,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,916.90/715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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