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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 985.85 and 556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 985.85 and 556.81 is: 768.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 985.85 = 556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/985.85 = 556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 985.85 × 556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 548,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,931.14/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.71

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