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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 988.06 and 421.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 988.06 and 421.21 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 988.06 = 421.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/988.06 = 421.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 988.06 × 421.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 416,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,173.71/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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