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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 985.57 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 985.57 and 419.56 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 985.57 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/985.57 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 985.57 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 413,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,505.75/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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