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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 985.74 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 985.74 and 415.62 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 985.74 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/985.74 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 985.74 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 409,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,693.26/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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