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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.39, 985.87 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.39, 985.87 and 399.63 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.39 : 985.87 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.39/985.87 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.39x = 985.87 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.39x = 393,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,987.42/714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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