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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 986.16 and 419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 986.16 and 419.86 is: 579.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 986.16 = 419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/986.16 = 419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 986.16 × 419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 414,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,049.14/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.41

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