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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 986.57 and 420.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 986.57 and 420.11 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 986.57 = 420.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/986.57 = 420.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 986.57 × 420.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 414,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,467.92/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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