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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 985.40 and 399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 985.40 and 399.35 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 985.40 = 399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/985.40 = 399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 985.40 × 399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 393,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,519.49/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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