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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 988.05 and 421.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 988.05 and 421.21 is: 581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 988.05 = 421.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/988.05 = 421.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 988.05 × 421.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 416,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,176.54/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.32

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