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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.95, 986.65 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.95, 986.65 and 416.17 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.95 : 986.65 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.95/986.65 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.95x = 986.65 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.95x = 410,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,612.18/714.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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