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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.99, 987.84 and 421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.99, 987.84 and 421.36 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.99 : 987.84 = 421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.99/987.84 = 421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.99x = 987.84 × 421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.99x = 416,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,236.26/715.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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