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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 985.51 and 399.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 985.51 and 399.41 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 985.51 = 399.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/985.51 = 399.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 985.51 × 399.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 393,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,617.62/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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