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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.66, 986.22 and 420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.66, 986.22 and 420.12 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.66 : 986.22 = 420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.66/986.22 = 420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.66x = 986.22 × 420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.66x = 414,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,330.75/714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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