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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.59, 986.18 and 415.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.59, 986.18 and 415.93 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.59 : 986.18 = 415.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.59/986.18 = 415.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.59x = 986.18 × 415.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.59x = 410,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,181.85/714.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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