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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.94, 986.63 and 420.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.94, 986.63 and 420.22 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.94 : 986.63 = 420.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.94/986.63 = 420.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.94x = 986.63 × 420.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.94x = 414,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,601.66/714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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