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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.86, 985.13 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.86, 985.13 and 419.13 is: 578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.86 : 985.13 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.86/985.13 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.86x = 985.13 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.86x = 412,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,897.01/713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.40

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