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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.96, 987.86 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.96, 987.86 and 637.60 is: 879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.96 : 987.86 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.96/987.86 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.96x = 987.86 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.96x = 629,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,859.54/715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.74

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