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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.93, 987.86 and 421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.93, 987.86 and 421.16 is: 581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.93 : 987.86 = 421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.93/987.86 = 421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.93x = 987.86 × 421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.93x = 416,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,043.23/715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.12

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