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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 985.77 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 985.77 and 399.56 is: 551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 985.77 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/985.77 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 985.77 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 393,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,874.26/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.41

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