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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.23, 985.60 and 399.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.23, 985.60 and 399.51 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.23 : 985.60 = 399.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.23/985.60 = 399.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.23x = 985.60 × 399.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.23x = 393,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,756.06/714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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