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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 985.79 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 985.79 and 403.86 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 985.79 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/985.79 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 985.79 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 398,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,122.16/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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