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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 985.44 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 985.44 and 403.62 is: 556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 985.44 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/985.44 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 985.44 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 397,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,743.29/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.97

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