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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 986.10 and 582.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 986.10 and 582.21 is: 803.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 986.10 = 582.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/986.10 = 582.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 986.10 × 582.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 574,117.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,117.28/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.14

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