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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 987.61 and 420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 987.61 and 420.91 is: 580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 987.61 = 420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/987.61 = 420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 987.61 × 420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 415,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,694.93/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.71

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