X plus 3X equals 720.
4X equals 720.
X equals 720 divided by 4.
X is equal to 180.
There are 180 science books and 540 story books.
If you use formulas to solve problems:
Divide the whole book into four parts, a science book and three story books, a total of four.
Storybook: 720 times (1- 1/4) equals 540 books.
Science books: 720 times (1-3/4) equals 180 books.