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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 986.23 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 986.23 and 415.90 is: 573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 986.23 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/986.23 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 986.23 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 410,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,173.06/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.89

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