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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.52, 986.06 and 419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.52, 986.06 and 419.78 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.52 : 986.06 = 419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.52/986.06 = 419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.52x = 986.06 × 419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.52x = 413,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,923.70/714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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