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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.92, 986.44 and 420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.92, 986.44 and 420.02 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.92 : 986.44 = 420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.92/986.44 = 420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.92x = 986.44 × 420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.92x = 414,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,324.53/714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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