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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.94, 987.60 and 421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.94, 987.60 and 421.16 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.94 : 987.60 = 421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.94/987.60 = 421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.94x = 987.60 × 421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.94x = 415,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,937.62/715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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