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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 988.20 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 988.20 and 586.44 is: 811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 988.20 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/988.20 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 988.20 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 579,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,520.01/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.18

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