Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.94, 988 and 421.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 715.94, 988 and 421.22 is: 581.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715.94 : 988 = 421.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715.94/988 = 421.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715.94x = 988 × 421.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715.94x = 416,165.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,165.36/715.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.29
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