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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.13, 985.17 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.13, 985.17 and 556.50 is: 767.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.13 : 985.17 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.13/985.17 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.13x = 985.17 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.13x = 548,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,247.11/714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.71

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