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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.54, 985.72 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.54, 985.72 and 419.62 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.54 : 985.72 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.54/985.72 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.54x = 985.72 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.54x = 413,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,627.83/714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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