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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.94, 986.24 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.94, 986.24 and 431.20 is: 594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.94 : 986.24 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.94/986.24 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.94x = 986.24 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.94x = 425,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,266.69/714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.83

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