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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.10, 985.17 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.10, 985.17 and 419.26 is: 578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.10 : 985.17 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.10/985.17 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.10x = 985.17 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.10x = 413,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,042.37/714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.41

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