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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.82, 986.34 and 420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.82, 986.34 and 420.34 is: 580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.82 : 986.34 = 420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.82/986.34 = 420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.82x = 986.34 × 420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.82x = 414,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,598.16/714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.00

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