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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.87, 988.10 and 586.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.87, 988.10 and 586.27 is: 809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.87 : 988.10 = 586.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.87/988.10 = 586.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.87x = 988.10 × 586.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.87x = 579,293.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,293.39/715.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.22

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