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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.74, 986.31 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.74, 986.31 and 419.85 is: 579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.74 : 986.31 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.74/986.31 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.74x = 986.31 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.74x = 414,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,102.25/714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.38

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