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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.88, 986.40 and 420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.88, 986.40 and 420.16 is: 579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.88 : 986.40 = 420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.88/986.40 = 420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.88x = 986.40 × 420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.88x = 414,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,445.82/714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.74

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