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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 984.99 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 984.99 and 419.13 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 984.99 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/984.99 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 984.99 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 412,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,838.86/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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