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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.91, 987.94 and 421.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.91, 987.94 and 421.18 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.91 : 987.94 = 421.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.91/987.94 = 421.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.91x = 987.94 × 421.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.91x = 416,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,100.57/715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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