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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 986.04 and 597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 986.04 and 597.84 is: 825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 986.04 = 597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/986.04 = 597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 986.04 × 597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 589,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,494.15/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.07

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