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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.57, 986.12 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.57, 986.12 and 419.84 is: 579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.57 : 986.12 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.57/986.12 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.57x = 986.12 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.57x = 414,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,012.62/714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.39

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