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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.15, 985.53 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.15, 985.53 and 399.44 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.15 : 985.53 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.15/985.53 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.15x = 985.53 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.15x = 393,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,660.10/714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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