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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.78, 986.63 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.78, 986.63 and 419.94 is: 579.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.78 : 986.63 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.78/986.63 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.78x = 986.63 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.78x = 414,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,323.30/714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.65

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