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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.27, 985.70 and 399.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.27, 985.70 and 399.55 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.27 : 985.70 = 399.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.27/985.70 = 399.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.27x = 985.70 × 399.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.27x = 393,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,834.57/714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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