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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.26, 985.74 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.26, 985.74 and 403.76 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.26 : 985.74 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.26/985.74 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.26x = 985.74 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.26x = 398,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,002.38/714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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