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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.94, 987.72 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.94, 987.72 and 421.10 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.94 : 987.72 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.94/987.72 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.94x = 987.72 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.94x = 415,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,923.95/715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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