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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.38, 985.86 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.38, 985.86 and 403.88 is: 557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.38 : 985.86 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.38/985.86 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.38x = 985.86 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.38x = 398,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,164.21/714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.36

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