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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.99, 985.39 and 419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.99, 985.39 and 419.35 is: 578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.99 : 985.39 = 419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.99/985.39 = 419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.99x = 985.39 × 419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.99x = 413,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,223.30/713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.75

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