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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.22, 985.61 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.22, 985.61 and 403.72 is: 557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.22 : 985.61 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.22/985.61 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.22x = 985.61 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.22x = 397,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,904.53/714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.12

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