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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.31, 985.69 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.31, 985.69 and 403.75 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.31 : 985.69 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.31/985.69 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.31x = 985.69 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.31x = 397,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,972.34/714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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