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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.96, 987.90 and 421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.96, 987.90 and 421.12 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.96 : 987.90 = 421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.96/987.90 = 421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.96x = 987.90 × 421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.96x = 416,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,024.45/715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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