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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.23, 985.71 and 419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.23, 985.71 and 419.60 is: 579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.23 : 985.71 = 419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.23/985.71 = 419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.23x = 985.71 × 419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.23x = 413,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,598.99/714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.09

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