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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.73, 986.33 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.73, 986.33 and 420 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.73 : 986.33 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.73/986.33 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.73x = 986.33 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.73x = 414,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,258.60/714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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