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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.76, 984.98 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.76, 984.98 and 419.20 is: 578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.76 : 984.98 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.76/984.98 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.76x = 984.98 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.76x = 412,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,903.62/713.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.49

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