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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.85, 987.92 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.85, 987.92 and 417.18 is: 575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.85 : 987.92 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.85/987.92 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.85x = 987.92 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.85x = 412,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,138.38/715.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.74

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