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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.13, 985.52 and 403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.13, 985.52 and 403.63 is: 557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.13 : 985.52 = 403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.13/985.52 = 403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.13x = 985.52 × 403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.13x = 397,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,778.49/714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.02

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