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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.89, 986.54 and 420.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.89, 986.54 and 420.11 is: 579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.89 : 986.54 = 420.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.89/986.54 = 420.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.89x = 986.54 × 420.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.89x = 414,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,450.39/714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.74

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