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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.96, 987.66 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.96, 987.66 and 421.03 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.96 : 987.66 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.96/987.66 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.96x = 987.66 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.96x = 415,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,835.72/715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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