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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.50, 985.97 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.50, 985.97 and 419.76 is: 579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.50 : 985.97 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.50/985.97 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.50x = 985.97 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.50x = 413,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,870.77/714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.25

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