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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.93, 986.75 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.93, 986.75 and 420.27 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.93 : 986.75 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.93/986.75 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.93x = 986.75 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.93x = 414,701.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,701.42/714.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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