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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.17, 985.55 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.17, 985.55 and 399.44 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.17 : 985.55 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.17/985.55 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.17x = 985.55 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.17x = 393,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,664.16/714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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