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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.79, 985.05 and 419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.79, 985.05 and 419.07 is: 578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.79 : 985.05 = 419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.79/985.05 = 419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.79x = 985.05 × 419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.79x = 412,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,804.90/713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.33

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