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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.05, 985.38 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.05, 985.38 and 403.55 is: 556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.05 : 985.38 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.05/985.38 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.05x = 985.38 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.05x = 397,645.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,645.17/714.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.89

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