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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.94, 987.62 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.94, 987.62 and 432.20 is: 596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.94 : 987.62 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.94/987.62 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.94x = 987.62 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.94x = 426,849.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,849.36/715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.21

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