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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.94, 986.58 and 420.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.94, 986.58 and 420.37 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.94 : 986.58 = 420.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.94/986.58 = 420.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.94x = 986.58 × 420.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.94x = 414,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,728.63/714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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