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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 985.73 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 985.73 and 403.80 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 985.73 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/985.73 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 985.73 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 398,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,037.77/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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