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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.34, 985.65 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.34, 985.65 and 403.78 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.34 : 985.65 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.34/985.65 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.34x = 985.65 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.34x = 397,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,985.76/714.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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