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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 986.07 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 986.07 and 419.88 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 986.07 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/986.07 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 986.07 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 414,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,036.34/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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