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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 986.67 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 986.67 and 420.20 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 986.67 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/986.67 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 986.67 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 414,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,602.25/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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