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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 985.93 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 985.93 and 415.76 is: 573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 985.93 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/985.93 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 985.93 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 409,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,904.29/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.65

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