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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.34, 985.71 and 419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.34, 985.71 and 419.55 is: 578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.34 : 985.71 = 419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.34/985.71 = 419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.34x = 985.71 × 419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.34x = 413,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,554.63/714.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.93

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