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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 985.77 and 419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 985.77 and 419.79 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 985.77 = 419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/985.77 = 419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 985.77 × 419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 413,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,816.39/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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