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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.95, 988.02 and 421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.95, 988.02 and 421.20 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.95 : 988.02 = 421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.95/988.02 = 421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.95x = 988.02 × 421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.95x = 416,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,154.02/715.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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