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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.86, 987.96 and 436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.86, 987.96 and 436.17 is: 601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.86 : 987.96 = 436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.86/987.96 = 436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.86x = 987.96 × 436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.86x = 430,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,918.51/715.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.96

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