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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.57, 986.10 and 419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.57, 986.10 and 419.87 is: 579.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.57 : 986.10 = 419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.57/986.10 = 419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.57x = 986.10 × 419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.57x = 414,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,028.88/714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.41

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