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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.19, 985.60 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.19, 985.60 and 399.47 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.19 : 985.60 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.19/985.60 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.19x = 985.60 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.19x = 393,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,717.63/714.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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